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Creamy Chicken Lasagna

A rich, satisfying comfort food dish with layers of creamy cheese mixture, shredded chicken, and velvety white sauce that brings families together.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 9 lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 3 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F and cook lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside, drizzling with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, and half the parsley.
  3. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for one minute until fragrant and golden. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Add garlic, salt, and pepper, simmering until sauce coats the back of spoon.
  4. Spread a thin layer of white sauce in greased 9x13 baking dish. Layer three noodles, half the cheese mixture, half the shredded chicken, and one-third of remaining sauce. Repeat layers, ending with noodles topped with remaining sauce and mozzarella cheese.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until cheese bubbles and turns golden. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting.

Notes

Can be assembled the night before and baked when ready. Don't overcook noodles initially as they continue cooking in oven. Let rest 10 minutes after baking for clean slices. Store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months. Can substitute rotisserie chicken for convenience, cottage cheese for ricotta, or add frozen spinach for nutrition.