Indulge in the culinary delight of our delectable chicken lasagna with spinach, a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic Italian dish takes a modern twist with the addition of fresh spinach, creating a vibrant green layer that adds a nutritional boost and a pop of color. Layers of tender chicken, creamy béchamel sauce, gooey mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, and sautéed spinach come together in perfect harmony, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. This comprehensive guide will provide you with two variations of this beloved dish: a classic chicken lasagna recipe for a traditional taste, and a lightened-up version for those seeking a healthier alternative. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.
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CHICKEN SPINACH LASAGNA
Provided by Trisha Yearwood
Categories main-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, combine the spinach, chicken, Cheddar, onion, cornstarch, salt, pepper, soy sauce, soup, sour cream, mushrooms and mayonnaise. Put a layer of noodles in the bottom of a greased 9-by-13-by-2-inch casserole dish. Spread half of the spinach mixture over the noodles. Put another layer of noodles over the mixture and cover with the remaining spinach mixture. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the casserole. Then sprinkle the pecans on top. Bake for 1 hour. Let the casserole sit for 15 minutes before serving.
CHICKEN LASAGNA RECIPE
This white sauce Chicken Lasagna is so satisfying with layers of lasagna noodles and tender chicken in a creamy spinach sauce.
Provided by Natasha Kravchuk
Categories Easy/Medium
Time 1h25m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375˚F. Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water until al dente according to package instructions then drain hot water and add cold water to the pot to stop the cooking process and prevent noodles from sticking together. Shred 4 cups of chicken.
- Place a pot or large saucepan over medium heat, add 1 Tbsp olive oil and saute onions for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add 4 Tbsp butter and whisk in 1/3 cup flour. Continue whisking 3 minutes or until flour mixture is golden.
- Add 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 1/2 cups half and half, 2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk until smooth and simmer 5 minutes until thickened to a light gravy consistency.
- Add minced garlic and chopped spinach, and stir to combine then remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, whisk together: ricotta, egg, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan, and 1/4 cup parsley.
- Add a little bechamel sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 casserole dish, add 3 noodles, Add 1/2 ricotta sauce, 1/2 shredded chicken then ladle 1/3 of spinach sauce over the chicken.
- Add 3 noodles, 1/2 ricotta cheese, 1/2 shredded chicken, and 1/3 spinach sauce
- Add 3 noodles, remaining 1/3 sauce, and sprinkle on reserved 1 cup cheese.
- Cover and Bake: Arrange 10-12 toothpicks over the top to keep the foil from touching the cheese then cover with a large sheet of foil. Bake on the center rack in a preheated oven at 375˚F for 45 minutes then uncover and broil 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese. Rest at least 10 minutes uncovered before slicing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 kcal, Carbohydrate 24 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 73 mg, Sodium 670 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN AND SPINACH ALFREDO LASAGNA
A different, yet wonderful twist on normal lasagna!
Provided by Sue
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
- In a saucepan over low heat, mix together heavy cream, cream of mushroom soup, Parmesan cheese, and butter. Simmer, stirring frequently, until well blended.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion in olive oil until tender, then add garlic and mushrooms. Mix in the chicken, and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with enough of the cream sauce mixture to coat. Layer with 1/3 of the lasagna noodles, 1/2 cup ricotta, 1/2 of the spinach, 1/2 the chicken mixture, and 1 cup mozzarella. Top with 1/3 the cream sauce mixture, and repeat the layers. Place the remaining noodles on top, and spread with remaining sauce.
- Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until brown and bubbly. Top with the remaining mozzarella, and continue baking until cheese is melted and lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 159.5 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Sodium 846.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g
CHICKEN AND SPINACH LASAGNA
This recipe makes a lot, but it will freeze well should you decide against grazing over leftovers for a few days, and it's certainly worth making extra if you are going to go to all the trouble of making lasagna in the first place.
Provided by teekie
Categories Chicken
Time 1h15m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender.
- Stir in cornstarch, basil, garlic powder and nutmeg.
- Add milk all at once.
- Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; stir in spinach.
- In medium bowl, stir in together Ricotta and egg.
- Add mozzarella and half of parmesan; mix well.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Arrange three of the uncooked lasagna pieces in bottom of a greased 12x7 rectangular baking dish.
- Top with half of spinach mixture, half the cooked chicken and half the Ricotta mixture.
- Repeat layers.
- Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- Now tent the baking dish with foil and seal well (you don't want the foil touching the top of the lasagna). Bake for 60 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.
- Let stand 10 minutes (with this method you will never need to precook lasagna noodles again) Enjoy!
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your lasagna the best flavor. If you can, use fresh spinach, chicken, and ricotta cheese.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken is tough and dry. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, or it will be dry and tough.
- Use a good quality cheese: The cheese is one of the most important ingredients in lasagna. Use a good quality cheese that melts well, such as mozzarella or Parmesan.
- Layer the lasagna correctly: The order of the layers is important in lasagna. The bottom layer should be a layer of sauce, followed by a layer of noodles, a layer of cheese, a layer of chicken, a layer of spinach, and a layer of sauce. Repeat the layers until you have used up all of the ingredients.
- Bake the lasagna until it is bubbly and golden brown: The lasagna should be baked until it is bubbly and golden brown. This will take about 30 minutes.
Chicken lasagna with spinach is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a family meal. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time, making it a great option for busy weeknights. This lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
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