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Creamy Chicken Lasagna with White Sauce

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A comforting creamy chicken lasagna featuring layers of tender chicken, spinach, and a rich white cream sauce with multiple cheeses, perfect for family dinners or potlucks.

Ingredients

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  • 9 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
  • 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups half and half (or equal parts heavy cream and milk)
  • 5 ounces fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent.
  4. Add butter and melt, then stir in flour to make a roux; cook for 1-2 minutes without browning.
  5. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and half and half, stirring constantly until sauce thickens.
  6. Add chopped spinach, sea salt, black pepper, and minced garlic; cook until spinach wilts and sauce is creamy.
  7. In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, parsley, and Parmesan cheese.
  8. Spread a thin layer of white sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
  9. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce, then spread half the shredded chicken, half the ricotta mixture, and a third of the white sauce.
  10. Sprinkle with a cup of mozzarella cheese.
  11. Repeat layers: noodles, remaining chicken, remaining ricotta mixture, another third of white sauce, and mozzarella cheese.
  12. Top with remaining noodles, remaining white sauce, and the last of the mozzarella cheese.
  13. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  14. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and golden.
  15. Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, use rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor. Allow the lasagna to rest after baking to set layers for easier slicing. You can substitute half and half with equal parts heavy cream and milk for a richer sauce.

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