Death to Dieters Chicken Lasagna
Say goodbye to calorie counting and hello to pure indulgence with "Death to Dieters Chicken Lasagna," the ultimate comfort food for cheat days and celebrations. Layered with rich, creamy white sauce made from whole milk and heavy cream, tender shredded chicken, sautéed spinach, and a trio of gooey cheeses—ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan—this lasagna is a decadent twist on the classic. The golden, bubbly topping and perfectly tender lasagna noodles create a dish that's as visually enticing as it is delicious. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this hearty, flavor-packed recipe promises to be the star of your next family dinner or gathering. Serve it with a simple green salad or garlic bread to complete the indulgent feast.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 sheets lasagna noodles
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 3 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups cooked chicken breasts, shredded
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1.5 cups parmesan cheese, grated
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and lay them flat on a clean surface to avoid sticking.
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk constantly for 2-3 minutes to form a roux.
Slowly add the milk and heavy cream to the roux, whisking continuously to avoid lumps. Cook until the sauce thickens, around 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of salt, and black pepper. Remove from heat and set the white sauce aside.
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute, then stir in the shredded chicken and fresh spinach. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes, then season with 1 teaspoon of salt.
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and 1 cup of the grated parmesan cheese. Mix well.
To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of the white sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place a layer of lasagna noodles on top.
Spread 1/3 of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Top with 1/3 of the chicken and spinach mixture. Sprinkle a handful of shredded mozzarella cheese on top and drizzle with a layer of white sauce.
Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used up, finishing with a top layer of mozzarella and the remaining parmesan cheese.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese on top is golden and bubbly.
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy the unapologetically indulgent feast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
8300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 384.0 g | 492% | |
| Saturated Fat | 200.5 g | 1002% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1956 mg | 652% | |
| Sodium | 10774 mg | 468% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 620.8 g | 226% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.1 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 71.1 g | ||
| Protein | 587.6 g | 1175% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.3 mcg | 41% | |
| Calcium | 7008 mg | 539% | |
| Iron | 42.2 mg | 234% | |
| Potassium | 5760 mg | 123% | |
*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.
