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Chicken Lasagna Recipe

This chicken lasagna recipe is made with a homemade béchamel sauce with Greek yogurt, shredded chicken, spinach, and ricotta for a creamy, hearty baked pasta that slices beautifully.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree
Cuisine: American, Italian
Servings: 9 servings
Author: Yumna Jawad

Ingredients

For assembly

For the béchamel sauce

For the filling

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt plus more for cooking pasta
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Add lasagna sheets to the pot and cook until al dente. Drain and arrange overlapping on the prepared sheet pan.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes until lightly golden. Slowly pour in milk while whisking continuously until smooth. Simmer for 4–5 minutes, until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and whisk in Greek yogurt, salt and pepper until creamy.
  • In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more. Stir in shredded chicken, spinach, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through and the spinach wilts. Remove from heat and stir in ricotta, Parmesan, eggs, and basil until well combined.
  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Spread about 1 ½ cups of the béchamel sauce over the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Add ⅓ of the pasta, overlapping slightly, followed by half of the chicken-ricotta mixture and about 1 cup of béchamel sauce. Add another layer of pasta, the remaining chicken-ricotta mixture, and another 1 cup of béchamel sauce. Finish with the final layer of pasta, pour the remaining béchamel over the top, and sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly. Let rest for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • My Top Tip: Rest the lasagna for 15 minutes before slicing. Cutting too early makes it collapse; resting lets everything set and slice cleanly.
  • Storage: I let the lasagna cool completely, then store leftovers in an airtight container for 3–4 days. It keeps its structure best when stored in slices rather than in the whole pan. I cover the slice with foil and reheat at 350°F for 15–20 minutes. Adding a splash of milk on the edges helps revive the creamy texture if it looks dry. Heat in 45-second intervals until warmed through. I cover it with a damp paper towel so it doesn’t dry out.
  • Freezing: To freeze, I wrap individual slices tightly in plastic wrap and then foil, or freeze the whole pan before baking. It keeps well for up to 2 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 638kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 985mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1368IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 383mg | Iron: 2mg

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