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Chicken Lasagna Bake

Chicken Lasagna Bake

This Chicken Lasagna Bake combines creamy cheese, tender chicken, and vibrant spinach for a comforting meal that’s easy to prepare.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Noodles
  • 12 noodles Lasagna noodles cooked
For the White Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Salted butter
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 4 cups Whole milk
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese
For the Cheesy Layers
  • 1 cup Shredded jack cheese
  • 15 ounces Ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
For the Filling
  • 4 cups Baby spinach leaves
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken shredded or diced
  • 1 large Large egg
  • 1/4 cup Dried or fresh parsley

Equipment

  • 4-quart saucepan
  • 9×13-inch glass baking dish
  • Large pot
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Boil the lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted water according to package directions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in the flour, black pepper, sea salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  4. Whisk in the whole milk gradually, stirring until smooth. Cook until gently boiling and thickened, about 6-8 minutes.
  5. Stir in the cream cheese and ½ cup of jack cheese until melted and combined.
  6. Fold the baby spinach into the white sauce mixture and set aside.
  7. Mix ricotta cheese, beaten egg, parsley, and ½ cup jack cheese in a bowl until smooth.
  8. Grease a baking dish lightly with cooking spray. Spread a thin layer of the white sauce to cover the bottom. Place three noodles side by side over the sauce.
  9. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Distribute half of the cooked chicken on top and spoon one-third of the white sauce over the layers. Sprinkle with 1 cup each of mozzarella and jack cheese.
  10. Layer with another three noodles, followed by the remaining ricotta mixture and cooked chicken. Top this layer with another cup each of mozzarella and jack cheese.
  11. Add the final layer of noodles on top. Cover with the rest of the white sauce, and sprinkle with the remaining mozzarella and jack cheese.
  12. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until bubbling and lightly browned.
  13. Garnish with additional parsley before serving, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with a side salad for a fresh crunch!

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