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Instructions:
1. Prepare the Lasagna Noodles:
- Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and lay them flat on a clean kitchen towel to prevent sticking.
2. Make the White Sauce (Béchamel):
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until bubbly but not browned.
- Gradually pour in the milk, whisking continuously to avoid lumps.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring often, until the sauce thickens. Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Remove from heat.
3. Prepare the Filling:
- In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken, chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, and ½ cup of the white sauce.
4. Assemble the Lasagna:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread a thin layer of white sauce on the bottom of the dish.
- Place 3 lasagna noodles side by side, slightly overlapping.
- Spread half of the chicken-spinach-ricotta mixture over the noodles.
- Sprinkle with ½ cup mozzarella and ¼ cup Parmesan.
- Repeat layers: noodles, remaining chicken mixture, ½ cup mozzarella, and ¼ cup Parmesan.
- Top with the final layer of noodles, remaining white sauce, and the rest of the mozzarella and Parmesan.
5. Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
Enjoy your creamy, cheesy chicken lasagna! 😊