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Marry Me Chicken Lasagna

Marry Me Chicken Lasagna: The Ultimate Comfort Dish

This Marry Me Chicken Lasagna is a delightful blend of creamy cheese, tender chicken, and sun-dried tomatoes, creating a love-at-first-bite experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 9 pieces Lasagna Noodles Cooked according to package instructions
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Can substitute with olive oil
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 2 cups Milk Any milk alternative works
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream Can replace half with additional milk
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach
  • ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Optional
For the Filling
  • 15 ounces Skim Ricotta Cheese Can substitute with whole-milk ricotta
  • 2 cups Shredded Cooked Chicken Breast Rotisserie chicken works well
  • 6 slices Bacon Can replace with turkey bacon
For the Topping
  • 2 cups Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Low-fat mozzarella can be used
  • ¼ cup Chopped Fresh Italian Parsley Optional garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick spray.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan, add garlic and sauté until fragrant. Whisk in milk, heavy cream, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Add Parmesan cheese, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes; stir until well combined.
  4. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, garlic powder, and a sprinkle of salt. Mix until creamy.
  5. Spread 1 cup of sauce in the baking pan. Layer 3 noodles, half the ricotta mixture, shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and 1 cup mozzarella. Repeat twice and finish with noodles and sauce.
  6. Cover with foil and bake for 40-50 minutes, then remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until golden.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 10mg

Notes

This lasagna can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days before baking. Allow to rest 10 minutes post-baking for easier slicing.

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