To make Creamy Chicken Lasagna with White Sauce, follow this detailed recipe:
### Ingredients
#### For the Lasagna:
– 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
– 12 uncooked lasagna noodles
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
#### Cheese Mixture:
– 1 large egg (beaten)
– 15 ounces ricotta cheese
– 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
– 16 ounces frozen spinach (thawed and drained)
#### Cream Sauce:
– 2 tablespoons butter
– 1/2 medium onion (chopped)
– 4 cloves garlic (minced)
– 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
– 1 1/3 cups heavy cream
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– Pepper to taste
### Instructions
1. Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook Noodles: Boil lasagna noodles until just al dente, drain, and lay them flat on parchment paper.
3. Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a bowl, combine ricotta, beaten egg, 2 cups mozzarella, parmesan, salt, Italian seasoning, and spinach.
4. Make Cream Sauce: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion and garlic until softened. Add cream cheese, heavy cream, salt, and pepper, stirring until smooth.
5. Assemble Lasagna: In a 9×13 inch dish, layer:
– 1/3 cream sauce
– 3 noodles
– 1/2 cheese mixture
– 1/3 cream sauce
– Repeat layers, finishing with noodles and remaining cream sauce. Top with mozzarella.
6. Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes. Broil for a few minutes for a golden top if desired.
7. Rest and Serve: Let it sit for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your creamy chicken lasagna!
This dish combines rich flavors and textures, making it a comforting meal perfect for any occasion.
