Description
A creamy, decadent lasagna featuring tender chicken, layered with a rich white sauce, mozzarella cheese, and spinach. Perfect for a comforting family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook for another minute.
- Gradually whisk in milk and bring to a simmer until sauce thickens, about 4-5 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat and stir in half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Spread a thin layer of white sauce in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer noodles, chicken, spinach, mozzarella, and more sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and remaining Parmesan on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 20 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg