Description
Indulge in the comforting warmth of creamy chicken lasagna, where tender chicken, rich cheeses, and vibrant spinach unite in perfect harmony. This crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners, leaving everyone with satisfied smiles and happy memories. Whether you’re an experienced cook or a kitchen novice, this recipe is straightforward and rewarding.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked, diced boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 9 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 3 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese (divided)
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach (or 1 cup frozen)
- 2 cups marinara sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a large baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced chicken to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until no longer pink, approximately 7–10 minutes. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, half of the mozzarella, spinach, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning; mix well.
- Spread a thin layer of marinara sauce in the baking dish. Layer with noodles, half the cheese mixture, and half the chicken. Repeat layers twice more.
- Top with remaining marinara sauce and mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes covered; remove foil and bake an additional 15–20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 227g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg