Description
Indulge in this comforting Chicken, Mushroom, and Spinach Lasagna that’s perfect for a family dinner. Layers of lasagna noodles, tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and nutritious spinach are smothered in a creamy sauce and gooey cheese, creating a satisfying meal that will become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Lasagna Noodles:
9 lasagna noodles
Chicken Mixture:
2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium onion chopped, 3 cloves garlic minced, 2 cups cooked chicken shredded, 2 cups mushrooms sliced, 4 cups fresh spinach
Sauce:
1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 2 1/2 cups whole milk, 1/2 cup chicken broth, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cheese:
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese, 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Cook the noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken mixture: Sauté onion in olive oil, add garlic, mushrooms, spinach, and chicken. Cook until tender.
- Make the sauce: Melt butter, whisk in flour, add milk, broth, thyme, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Cook until thickened.
- Assemble the lasagna: Layer noodles, ricotta, chicken mixture, sauce, Parmesan, and mozzarella. Repeat twice. Bake covered, then uncovered until golden.
- Rest and serve: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can prepare this lasagna ahead and refrigerate before baking.
- Rotisserie chicken can be used for convenience.
- For a lighter option, use part-skim ricotta and low-fat mozzarella.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
