Description
A comforting and creamy layered dish with chicken, pasta, and cheeses, perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- Boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 onion, sautéed
- 1 cup mushrooms, sautéed
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups milk (for cream sauce)
- 2 tablespoons butter (for cream sauce)
- 2 tablespoons flour (for cream sauce)
- Fresh basil, oregano, and parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of nutmeg
- Oven-ready lasagna noodles
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cook the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat until no longer pink, then shred.
- Sauté onions and mushrooms in the same skillet until soft.
- In a separate pot, prepare the cream sauce by melting butter, adding flour for a roux, and whisking in milk. Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Start layering: cream sauce, noodles, chicken, sautéed vegetables, ricotta, mozzarella, and cream sauce. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles topped with cream sauce and mozzarella.
- Cover with foil, bake for 30 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes.
- Let sit for 10-15 minutes before slicing to allow it to set.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute cottage cheese for ricotta. Allowing the lasagna to rest after baking prevents it from being soupy when sliced.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lasagna, chicken, creamy, comfort food, family recipe