Chicken Curry Lasagna
This comforting, flavorful recipe layers tender shredded chicken, mild curry spices, creamy coconut-tomato sauce, and rich cheese between soft lasagna sheets. A true East-meets-West dish that brings warmth, bold flavour, and irresistible cheesy goodness to your table!
Ingredients:
For the Curry Layer
350g cooked chicken breast, shredded
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp mild curry powder
1 tsp garam masala
400g chopped tomatoes
200ml coconut milk
Sea salt & pepper, to taste
For the Cheesy White Sauce
30g butter
30g plain flour
500ml whole milk
150g grated Cheddar cheese
For Layering
9–12 lasagna sheets (fresh or dried)
Fresh coriander or parsley for garnish
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 180°C (fan). Lightly grease a medium baking dish.
Make the curry sauce:
Sauté onion and garlic in a small amount of oil until soft.
Add curry powder + garam masala; cook for 1 minute.
Stir in tomatoes and coconut milk; simmer 10 minutes.
Add shredded chicken, season, and cook 5 more minutes.
Prepare the white sauce:
Melt butter, stir in flour to create a roux.
Slowly whisk in the milk.
Cook until thickened, then add half the cheese.
Assemble the lasagna:
Layer curry sauce → lasagna sheets → white sauce.
Repeat until dish is full.
Finish with white sauce + remaining cheese.
Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden, bubbly, and irresistible.
Rest 5–10 minutes, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve hot!
Serving Information:
Prep Time: 25 mins
Bake Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6
Calories: ~480 per serving
Health & Recipe Benefits:
High-protein meal thanks to the chicken.
Calcium-rich from the cheese and milk, supporting bone health.
Coconut milk provides healthy fats, adding creaminess without heavy cream.
Tomatoes add antioxidants, including lycopene.
Balanced meal combining carbohydrates, protein, and fats.
Kid-friendly flavors thanks to mild curry spices.
Great for meal prep reheats beautifully.
Tips & Variations:
Add heat: Include fresh chilli or extra curry powder.
Add veggies: Spinach, peas, or mushrooms mix in perfectly.
Cheese swap: Red Leicester or mozzarella for extra meltiness.
Make it lighter: Use light coconut milk or reduce cheese slightly.
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