White Cheese and Chicken Lasagna

Submitted by wuxbustah8

"Creamy, cheesy, belly-pleasy—comfort food at its finest."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 9 whole lasagna noodles (not Oven-ready)
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 whole onion, Chopped
• 1 garlic clove, Minced
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1⁄2 cups milk
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, Divided
• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, Divided, Plus
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese, For Topping (optional)
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground pepper
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups chicken, Cooked Cubed
• 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach, Thawed And Drained
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the butter until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in flour and salt; simmer until bubbly.
3. Mix in the broth and milk, and boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in 2 cups of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Season with basil, oregano and ground black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
4. Spread 1/3 of the sauce mixture on the bottom of the 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer with 1/3 of the noodles, and all of the ricotta and the chicken. Arrange 1/3 of the noodles over the chicken and layer with 1/4 of the sauce mixture, the spinach, and the remaining 2 cups of mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.
5. Arrange remaining noodles over cheese and spread remaining sauce evenly over noodles. Sprinkle with parsley and additional 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese (optional).
6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting and serving.
7. Enjoy!