Description
This creamy Chicken and Spinach Lasagna is the perfect family dinner — packed with tender chicken, spinach, and rich layers of cheese and sauce.
Ingredients
9 lasagna noodles
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
3 cups fresh spinach
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella
½ cup grated Parmesan
1 tsp Italian herbs
½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
3 tbsp butter
3 tbsp flour
3 cups milk
¼ tsp nutmeg (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions; set aside.
2. Prepare sauce by melting butter, whisking in flour, and slowly adding milk until thickened.
3. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
4. Add chicken, herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Spread a thin layer of sauce in baking dish, then layer noodles, chicken-spinach mix, cheeses, and sauce.
6. Repeat until layers are complete, ending with sauce and cheese on top.
7. Bake at 375°F for 25 minutes covered, then 10 minutes uncovered until bubbly.
8. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use low-fat cheese for a lighter version. Freeze unbaked lasagna for easy meal prep.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg