Description
This creamy white cheese chicken lasagna is a comforting twist on the classic dish, made with a rich white sauce, tender shredded chicken, and layers of mozzarella and ricotta cheese. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
4 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
9 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
2 cups ricotta or cottage cheese
1 egg (optional)
3 cups shredded mozzarella
1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13" baking dish.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Whisk in flour and cook for another minute to form a roux.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk, then add heavy cream if using. Stir in Italian seasoning, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until sauce thickens, then set aside.
- Prepare ricotta mixture by combining ricotta, egg (if using), and a pinch of pepper.
- Spread a thin layer of white sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, shredded chicken, spinach, mozzarella, and sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles, sauce, and mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for another 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.
- Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Spinach can be swapped with kale or omitted.
Add sautéed mushrooms or caramelized onions for deeper flavor.
Use cottage cheese instead of ricotta for a lighter version.
Skip heavy cream for less richness.
Add red pepper flakes to the sauce for a spicy kick.
Store leftovers covered in refrigerator up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Reheat covered at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximate)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
