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Chicken Spinach Lasagna

A creamy, cheesy, and protein-rich lasagna layered with chicken, spinach, and a light white sauce—comfort food made healthier.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 squares
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: Healthy, Italian
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

Lasagna Layers
  • 9 lasagna noodles regular or no-boil
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast shredded or diced
  • 3 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 1.5 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Italian seasoning
White Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely diced
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-fat milk
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • pinch nutmeg optional
Topping
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella
  • 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
  3. Sauté garlic and onion in butter; add flour, milk, and broth to create sauce. Stir until thickened.
  4. Stir Parmesan, salt, and pepper into the sauce.
  5. Combine ricotta, egg, spinach, and seasoning in a bowl.
  6. Layer sauce, noodles, ricotta mixture, chicken, and cheese. Repeat and top with remaining sauce and cheese.
  7. Bake covered 25 min, uncover and bake 15 min more until golden.

Notes

Creamy chicken spinach lasagna with homemade white sauce and cheesy topping.