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Creamy Chicken Spinach Lasagna

This creamy chicken spinach lasagna combines rich, savory flavors with a comforting, home-cooked feel—an embrace for your taste buds!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Lasagna Layers
  • 9 pieces lasagna noodles Use no-boil for extra convenience
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken Rotisserie chicken works wonders
  • 3 cups fresh spinach No one can resist a bit of green!
Cheese Mixture
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded Because everything is better with cheese
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Sauce & Seasoning
  • 2 cups marinara sauce Homemade or store-bought
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced The fragrant hero of our dish
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Toss in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted—about 2-3 minutes.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, a pinch of salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Layering
  1. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of marinara sauce on the bottom.
  2. Lay down three lasagna noodles.
  3. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, followed by half of the shredded chicken, sautéed spinach, and a sprinkle of mozzarella.
  4. Repeat the layering: sauce, noodles, ricotta, chicken, spinach, and mozzarella.
  5. For the last layer, finish with three noodles, the remaining marinara sauce, a sprinkle of leftover mozzarella, and all the glorious Parmesan cheese.
Baking
  1. Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until bubbling and golden.
  3. Let the lasagna sit for about 10 minutes before cutting to hold its shape.

Notes

This lasagna can be made ahead and freezes beautifully. Just add about 20 minutes to the baking time when cooking from frozen. Feel free to substitute ingredients if desired.