Chicken Cheese Lasagna

[cougars_catnip]

Three cheeses, chicken and spinach blend to make a very  different take on the classic lasagna, any time I take this to a potluck it is one of the first dishes to be finished.

Chicken Cheese Lasagna

1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups milk
4 cups mozzarella cheese (about 16 ounces) shredded, divided
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups (about 15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
9 lasagna noodles (about 8 ounces), cooked and drained
2 (10-ounce each) packages frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
2 cups cubed cooked chicken

In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt; cook until bubbly. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil 1 minute. Stir in 2 cups mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano and pepper; set aside. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parsley and remaining mozzarella; set aside. Spread one-quarter of the cheese sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking dish; cover with one-third of the noodles. Top with half of ricotta mixture, half of spinach and half of chicken. Cover with one-quarter of cheese sauce and one-third of noodles. Repeat layers of ricotta mixture, spinach, chicken and one-quarter cheese sauce. Cover with remaining noodles and cheese sauce. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over all. Bake at 350°, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes.
 

Comments

[willidan]

Yum! Thanks for sharing. I'm always on the lookout for new chicken pasta recipes.

[cougars_catnip]

Welcome. :) This is one of my favorite to take to a potluck and while it isn't low-cal, it sure is tasty. :Grin:

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