Ingredients
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 16 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cups milk
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- Salt and white pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, sauté garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
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Add spinach and cook until heated through. Set aside.
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In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
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Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until sauce thickens.
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Add basil, oregano, nutmeg, salt, and white pepper. Remove from heat.
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In a bowl, mix ricotta, 1 cup mozzarella, and 1/2 cup Parmesan.
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In a 9×13 baking dish, layer: sauce, noodles, chicken, spinach, and cheese mixture.
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Repeat layers, ending with sauce and remaining mozzarella and Parmesan on top.
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Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake 25 more minutes until bubbly.
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Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
Cut into this Creamy White Chicken and Spinach Lasagna and watch as layers of tender noodles, succulent chicken, and vibrant spinach reveal themselves, all embraced by a velvety white sauce. Each forkful is a perfect balance of creamy, savory, and herbal notes, a comforting symphony that warms both body and soul. Whether you’re feeding a hungry family or impressing dinner guests, this dish promises to satisfy and delight. So preheat that oven, roll up your sleeves, and prepare to create a casserole that transforms your kitchen into a haven of Italian-inspired comfort!
