Name: White Chicken Spinach Lasagna
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: PT-487382H21M25S
Ingredients: 24 dry lasagna noodles; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons salt (for boiling pasta); 4 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups onion, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 2 cups chicken broth (or 2 tbsp bouillon powder + 2 cups water); 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch); 4 cups heavy cream; 4 cups baby spinach (4 oz); 4 cups ricotta cheese (32 oz); 4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided; ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 2 eggs, beaten; ½ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 2 lbs shredded chicken (6 cups), cooked

White Chicken Spinach Lasagna

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Creamy layers of ricotta, mozzarella, tender chicken, and baby spinach come together in this white-sauce lasagna that’s as luxurious as it is comforting. Perfect for feeding a crowd or freezing for later—this one’s a family favorite in the making.

Author: annareynolds
Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Total Time: 1 hr 15 min

Ingredients

Scale

24 dry lasagna noodles

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons salt (for boiling pasta)

White Sauce & Filling:

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 cups onion, finely chopped

2 tablespoons garlic, minced

2 cups chicken broth (or 2 tbsp bouillon powder + 2 cups water)

4 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or cornstarch)

4 cups heavy cream

4 cups baby spinach (4 oz)

4 cups ricotta cheese (32 oz)

4 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided

½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

2 eggs, beaten

½ cup fresh parsley, chopped

2 lbs shredded chicken (6 cups), cooked

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.

In a large pan, heat olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and translucent.

Stir in flour and cook 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer until thickened.

Add spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat.

In a large bowl, mix ricotta, half the mozzarella, Parmesan, eggs, parsley, and shredded chicken.

Spread a thin layer of sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer noodles, chicken mixture, sauce, and repeat until full.

Top with remaining mozzarella. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden.

Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Notes

Dietary Info: Rich, creamy, and comforting; contains dairy and gluten

Nutrition

Calories: 540 per serving
Protein: 32g

Find it online: https://thecomfortspoon.com/white-chicken-spinach-lasagna/