Cream Cheese Chicken Lasagna
Indulge in the creamy, savory layers of this irresistible Cream Cheese Chicken Lasagna—a decadent twist on the classic comfort food. Featuring tender shredded chicken, a luxurious cream cheese sauce infused with garlic and Italian seasoning, and a hearty ricotta-spinach mixture, this dish offers a perfect balance of rich flavors and wholesome ingredients. Each layer of al dente lasagna noodles is generously topped with gooey mozzarella and Parmesan, creating a golden, bubbly finish that beckons second helpings. Easy to assemble and perfect for sharing, this dish is the ultimate choice for cozy family dinners or special gatherings. Ready in just over an hour and serving up to eight, this creamy chicken lasagna will quickly become a dinnertime favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Lasagna noodles
- 3 cups Chicken breasts (cooked and shredded)
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Ricotta cheese
- 3 cups Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1.5 cups Heavy cream
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 3 cups Spinach (fresh, chopped)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside, layering them flat to prevent sticking.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the cooked, shredded chicken to the skillet and stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the heavy cream and chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
Cut the cream cheese into cubes and add to the cream mixture, whisking until smooth and fully melted.
Stir in 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese and continue to simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Remove from heat.
In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 1 cup of shredded mozzarella, and 2 cups of chopped spinach. Mix well.
Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce, slightly overlapping them.
Spread 1/3 of the ricotta-spinach mixture over the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the chicken mixture, and 1/3 of the cream cheese sauce. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of shredded mozzarella.
Repeat the layers two more times (noodles, ricotta-spinach mixture, chicken mixture, cream cheese sauce, and mozzarella).
Finish with a final layer of noodles, the remaining cream cheese sauce, and top with the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7753 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 395.9 g | 508% | |
| Saturated Fat | 215.1 g | 1076% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1735 mg | 578% | |
| Sodium | 8472 mg | 368% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 554.9 g | 202% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.0 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.6 g | ||
| Protein | 468.8 g | 938% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 4978 mg | 383% | |
| Iron | 35.8 mg | 199% | |
| Potassium | 4829 mg | 103% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
