Description
This Chicken Lasagna Bake is a creamy, cheesy, comforting easy dinner that layers tender shredded chicken, rich sauce, and soft pasta into one cozy baked casserole. It is perfect for busy weeknights, family dinners, potlucks, and make-ahead meal prep, making it one of those easy recipe favorites you will want to keep with your best dinner ideas and food ideas.
Ingredients
12 lasagna noodles
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 cups whole milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons olive oil
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cook the lasagna noodles in salted water until just tender, then drain and lay them flat so they do not stick.
3. In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, ricotta cheese, egg, 1 cup Parmesan, 1 1/2 cups mozzarella, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
4. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and cook the garlic for 30 seconds.
5. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
6. Slowly whisk in the milk and heavy cream until smooth.
7. Add the nutmeg and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
8. Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan and 1 cup mozzarella until melted and creamy.
9. Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of the baking dish.
10. Add a layer of lasagna noodles, then spread part of the chicken mixture over the noodles and spoon sauce on top.
11. Repeat the layers until all the filling is used, finishing with noodles and the remaining sauce.
12. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup mozzarella and extra Parmesan if desired.
13. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
14. Remove the foil and bake for 15 to 20 minutes more, until hot and golden.
15. Let the lasagna rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor.
Let the lasagna rest before slicing so the layers stay neat and hold together better.
For the best texture, cook the noodles just to al dente so they do not get too soft while baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 43g
- Cholesterol: 145mg