Creamy White Chicken & Spinach Lasagna
This rich and velvety white lasagna is layered with shredded chicken, tender spinach, gooey cheese, and a luscious garlic cream sauce. It’s the coziest kind of comfort food—perfect for make-ahead meals, freezer-friendly prep, or feeding a hungry table in style.
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
Ingredients
9 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional, for depth)
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup cooked, drained)
1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
Make Sauce: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook for another minute. Slowly whisk in milk, broth, and cream. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer until thickened.
Prep Filling: In a bowl, mix shredded chicken and spinach with a few tablespoons of the sauce.
Layer Lasagna: In a greased 9×13 pan, spread a little sauce. Layer 3 noodles, half the chicken-spinach mix, spoonfuls of ricotta, mozzarella, and sauce. Repeat layers. Finish with noodles, sauce, and sprinkle Parmesan on top.
Bake: Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 15 more minutes until golden and bubbly.
Rest & Serve: Let sit 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Fat: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 27g
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