Description
This Creamy White Lasagna is a comforting and cheesy dish layered with tender noodles, juicy chicken, creamy white sauce, and spinach. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it combines Parmesan, mozzarella, and cream cheese for a luxuriously rich and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 ½ cups whole milk or half-and-half
- Salt, to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 8 dried lasagna noodles, cooked
- 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- 4 cups baby spinach leaves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly oil an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in flour to make a roux.
- Gradually whisk in milk and cook until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan, cream cheese, and spinach until wilted.
- In a bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese and egg until smooth.
- Spread ¼ cup of sauce in the baking dish, then layer with 2 noodles, ¼ cup ricotta mixture, ⅔ cup chicken, ⅔ cup mozzarella, 1 tablespoon Parmesan, and ½ cup sauce. Repeat layers twice more.
- Top with remaining sauce and Parmesan. Bake uncovered for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool for 15–20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use leftover or rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- For a vegetarian version, replace chicken with sautéed mushrooms or zucchini.
- Letting the lasagna rest before slicing helps the layers hold together.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 578
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 562mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 146mg
Keywords: Creamy White Lasagna, white chicken lasagna, cheesy pasta bake, comfort food, Italian lasagna, spinach lasagna, chicken lasagna