White Cheese Chicken Lasagna Recipe
Ingredients for White Cheese Chicken Lasagna:
– 9 lasagna noodles
– 1/2 cup butter
– 1 onion, chopped
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 cups chicken broth
– 1 1/2 cups milk
– 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
– 2 cups ricotta cheese
– 2 cups cubed cooked chicken
– 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
– 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Directions for White Cheese Chicken Lasagna:
1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook Lasagna Noodles: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
3. Prepare White Sauce:
– In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
– Cook chopped onion and minced garlic in butter until tender, stirring frequently.
– Stir in flour and salt, and simmer until bubbly.
– Mix in chicken broth and milk, and boil, stirring constantly for 1 minute.
– Stir in 2 cups of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.
– Season with dried basil, dried oregano, and ground black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Assemble the Lasagna:
– Spread 1/3 of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
– Layer with 1/3 of the lasagna noodles, ricotta cheese, and cubed cooked chicken.
– Arrange another 1/3 of the noodles over the chicken, and top with another 1/3 of the sauce mixture.
– Arrange the final 1/3 of the noodles over the sauce, and top with remaining sauce, chopped fresh spinach, and the rest of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
– Sprinkle with remaining grated Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley.
5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
Nutritional Information:
– **Prep Time**: 25 minutes
– **Cooking Time**: 45 minutes
– **Total Time**: 1 hour 10 minutes
– **Calories**: 425 kcal per serving
– **Servings**: 12 servings
Enjoy this delicious White Cheese Chicken Lasagna, perfect for family dinners and special occasions.
