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Easy Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

A rich, creamy baked lasagna made with layers of homemade Alfredo sauce, rotisserie chicken, wilted spinach, ricotta, and melted mozzarella. Simple one-pan sauce and straightforward layering make this an impressive, crowd-feeding dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Rest Time 18 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 23 minutes
Servings: 9 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian-American
Calories: 470

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup onion chopped
  • 2 tsp garlic minced, fresh recommended
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cup heavy cream whole milk works for a lighter version
  • 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cup rotisserie chicken cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper plus more to taste
  • 0.75 cup ricotta cheese whole-milk preferred
  • 1 large egg
  • 9 lasagna noodles fully cooked and drained
  • 2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese plus more for topping, freshly shredded preferred

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • Large saucepan
  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray an 8x8-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until soft and translucent.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let it brown.
  4. Whisk in the flour and stir for 1 minute to cook out the raw taste. Slowly pour in the heavy cream while whisking. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in Parmesan, cream cheese, chicken, spinach, salt, and pepper. Keep stirring until the spinach wilts and everything is smooth and combined. If the sauce is too thick, add a small splash of cream to loosen it.
  6. In a small bowl, whisk together the ricotta and egg until smooth and creamy.
  7. Spread about 1/4 cup of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Lay 3 cooked lasagna noodles on top.
  8. Gently spread 1/4 cup of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Add 1/2 cup of sauce, then sprinkle 2/3 cup shredded mozzarella. Repeat this layering two more times for a total of 3 layers.
  9. Pour any remaining sauce over the top and sprinkle generously with extra mozzarella cheese.
  10. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 38 to 42 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling around the edges.
  11. Remove foil and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely, until the cheese on top is golden with crispy edges.
  12. Let the lasagna rest for 18 minutes before slicing. This resting time is essential for clean, neat slices.

Notes

Make ahead: Assemble the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Add 10 extra minutes to baking time when cooking from cold. Freeze before or after baking, wrapped tightly in plastic wrap then foil, for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before baking or reheating.