Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Creamy Chicken Lasagna with White Sauce. Layers of tender lasagna noodles, savory shredded chicken, creamy ricotta cheese, and a decadent white sauce come together to create a deliciously satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
White Sauce
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Noodles: Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Sauté Onion: In a saucepan, sauté onion in olive oil until soft. Add garlic and cook briefly.
- Prepare Chicken: Stir in shredded chicken and set aside.
- Prepare Ricotta Mixture: Mix ricotta cheese, egg, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Make White Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter, whisk in flour, then gradually add milk and spices. Cook until thickened.
- Layer Ingredients: Alternate layers of noodles, chicken mixture, ricotta mixture, mozzarella, and white sauce in a baking dish.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake, then uncover and bake until golden and bubbly. Rest before serving.
Notes
- Enhance with sautéed spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient option for this recipe.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
