Description
Indulge in the creamy and comforting flavors of this Chicken Alfredo Lasagna, a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish. Layers of lasagna noodles, tender shredded chicken, rich Alfredo sauce, and gooey cheeses come together to create a satisfying meal that will please the whole family.
Ingredients
Lasagna Noodles:
9 lasagna noodles
Shredded Chicken:
2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
Alfredo Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter, 3 cloves garlic (minced), 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 cup whole milk, 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
Cheese Mixture:
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, 1 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped parsley (plus more for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook Noodles: Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Alfredo Sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, sauté garlic, whisk in flour, add cream and milk, simmer, then stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Layer Ingredients: Spread a layer of sauce in a baking dish, then layer noodles, chicken, ricotta, mozzarella, and parsley. Repeat layers and top with remaining sauce and mozzarella.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest and Serve: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use store-bought Alfredo sauce for convenience.
- Add spinach or sautéed mushrooms between layers for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
