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Creamy White Sauce Chicken Lasagna

Creamy White Sauce Chicken Lasagna You Can Whip Up Fast

This Creamy White Sauce Chicken Lasagna is a comforting and hearty meal that can be prepared in just one hour.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 410

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or any neutral cooking oil
  • 2 teaspoons Minced Garlic fresh is recommended
  • 4 tablespoons Butter margarine can work in a pinch
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour blends
  • 2 cups Warm Milk using cold milk may result in a grainy sauce
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg adjust according to taste
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Chopped Spinach massage kale to soften as a substitute
  • 15 ounces Ricotta Cheese cottage cheese can be blended smooth as an alternative
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 2 cups Shredded Chicken leftover turkey makes a great substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning consider using fresh herbs
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Assembly
  • 12 sheets Lasagna Noodles no-boil noodles can save you prep time
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese low-moisture mozzarella is ideal for melting

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant, then add chopped spinach and stir until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, beaten egg, shredded chicken, and the cooled spinach-garlic mixture. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well-combined.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour, cooking for about 1 minute. Gradually add warm milk while whisking continuously. Stir for 3-5 minutes until thickened. Fold in grated Parmesan and nutmeg.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread 1/2 cup of creamy sauce in a baking dish. Layer lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta mixture, 1/2 cup mozzarella, and 3/4 cup sauce. Repeat the layers, finishing with noodles, remaining sauce, and leftover mozzarella.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 664mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing for clean layers. Use warm milk gradually to prevent lumps in the sauce. Grate your own Parmesan for best results.

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