Indulge in the culinary delight of Chicken Spinach Alfredo Lasagna, a delectable dish that harmonizes the richness of Alfredo sauce, the vibrant flavors of spinach, and the tender texture of chicken. This enticing lasagna features layers of homemade lasagna noodles, slow-simmered Alfredo sauce, sautéed spinach, succulent chicken, and an abundance of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Each bite tantalizes the taste buds with a symphony of flavors, culminating in a harmonious balance of creaminess, savoriness, and a hint of zesty spinach. This article provides three variations of this classic dish: the traditional Chicken Spinach Alfredo Lasagna, a lighter version with reduced-fat ingredients, and a vegetarian version that substitutes tofu for chicken. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones craving more.
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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, MUSHROOM AND SPINACH ALFREDO LASAGNA
Steps:
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often until the mushrooms are browned and most of the liquid has evaporated, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the onions and garlic to the pan and saute until soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the flour and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon, to make a light roux, about 2 minutes. Whisking constantly, slowly add the milk and continue to cook, stirring occasionally until thickened, 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, pepper, nutmeg, spinach and 1 1/2 cups of the Parmesan and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface of the bechamel sauce until ready to assemble the lasagna.
- Set a large, 12-inch saute pan over medium heat and add the olive oil. Season the chicken with the Essence and remaining 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt and place in the hot pan. Sear the chicken, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool and set aside. When cool, cut into bite size pieces.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Coat a 9 by 13 by 3-inch casserole with olive oil, and spread about 1/2 cup of the bechamel sauce on the bottom of the dish. Lay 3 sheets of pasta across the bottom of the dish and spread 3/4 cup of the bechamel sauce over the pasta. Sprinkle 1/4 of the chicken over the bechamel sauce, then sprinkle with 1/4 cup of the remaining Parmesan. Lay another 3 sheets of pasta over the chicken. Repeat 2 additional times with the remaining bechamel sauce, chicken, Parmesan, and pasta, ending with a layer of pasta covered with bechamel sauce. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan over the bechamel sauce and scatter the butter pieces over the top. Place the casserole on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and bake, uncovered, until bubbly and well browned, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William Morrow, 1993.
CHICKEN AND SPINACH ALFREDO LASAGNA
This is a wonderful variation on the traditional lasagna with the added healthy benefits of spinach. I like to use whole wheat pasta and grilled chicken breast. When you can't get them to eat their spinach just serve up some of this great lasagna!
Provided by Texaspollock
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h30m
Yield 9-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Cook noodles.
- Mix diced chicken, spinach, alfredo sauce(all but 1 cup), salt, pepper, & garlic powder in a large bowl.
- In separate bowl, combine eggs, parsley, 1 C mozzarella cheese, 1 C cheddar cheese, all cottage cheese & parmesan cheese.
- Spray a deep 13"X 9" lasagna pan with cooking spray.
- Layer ingredients in this order: 1/3 chicken mixture, 4 noodles, 1/2 cheese mixture, 1/3 chicken mixture, 4 noodles, 1/2 cheese mixture, 1/3 chicken mixture, 4 noodles, and top with 1 cup reserved alfredo sauce and 1/2 cup each mozzarella and cheddar cheeses.
- Cover with foil and bake for 1 hour.
- Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.4, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 10.4, Cholesterol 124.1, Sodium 749.5, Carbohydrate 4.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2, Protein 30.9
SPINACH-CHICKEN ALFREDO LASAGNA ROLL UPS
If desired the chicken may be replaced with cooked sausage meat, also the recipe may be doubled to 16 rolls --- make certain that the cooked chicken is very finely chopped --- prep time does not include cooking the noodles, the complete recipe may be prepared and refrigerated up to 24 hours in advance --- this is very good!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 55m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease an 11 x 7-inch or a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet melt butter over medium heat; add in the onions and saute stirring with wooden spoon for about 8 minutes or until lightly golden brown (adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes of cooking).
- Add in drained spinach and saute for 2 minutes more mixing with a wooden spoon; transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Add in the cooked chicken, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, seasoned salt, egg and pinch nutmeg; mix with wooden spoon until well combined, then season with black pepper to taste.
- Place the cooked noodles on a wax paper lined flat surface.
- Evenly divide the ricotta mixute into eight scoops on to a plate.
- Spread about half of the alfredo sauce into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Spread one scoop onto one cooked lasagna noodle, then spread out with a spoon to cover the noodle completey.
- Roll up starting at the short end.
- Place seam side down on top of the sauce.
- Repeat same method with remaining 7 noodles.
- Sprinkle about 1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (or to taste) on top of the noodles, then drizzle the remaining alfredo sauce on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
CHICKEN AND SPINACH ALFREDO LASAGNA
Yield 12 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. 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. 2. In a saucepan over low heat, mix together heavy cream, cream of mushroom soup, Parmesan cheese, and butter. Simmer, stirring frequently, until well blended. 3. 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. 4. 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 1/2 the cream sauce mixture, and repeat the layers. Place the remaining noodles on top, and spread with remaining sauce. 5. 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.
CHICKEN SPINACH ALFREDO LASAGNA BY KIMI
Creating in the kitchen tonight!! Smells great in the kitchen. The combination sounded amazing to me. The taste is great and it is sure to please my hubby!!
Provided by Kimi Gaines
Categories Other Sauces
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. In large stock pan cook lasagna noodles.
- 2. In large fry pan add evoo, minced garlic, and cut up chicken. Saute till done. Add spinach; cook till it has wilted. Add in feta cheese, cottage cheese, Alfredo & some of the Parmesan cheese. Salt & Pepper to taste.
- 3. In an 8x8 pan spread some of the sauce on the bottom, place 4 noodles over it, add sauce, Parmesan & mozzarella, ending with noodles. On top sprinkle top with Parmesan & rest of cheese. Bake at 350F covered for 45 minutes. Last 15 uncover and let brown. Let rest for 15 minutes.
CHICKEN & SPINACH ALFREDO LASAGNA
I came across this recipe quite a few years ago. It's delicious and creamy. I'm toying with adding some artichoke hearts to try out. I'll update if I do try it. I have since tried using the no-boil lasagna noodles to save prep time. They work out well as long as there is enough liquid for them to soak up. If you use them it...
Provided by Catherine Haury
Categories Pasta
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. 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.
- 2. In a saucepan over low heat, mix together heavy cream, cream of mushroom soup, Parmesan cheese, and butter. Simmer, stirring frequently, until well blended.
- 3. 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.
- 4. 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 1/2 the cream sauce mixture, and repeat the layers. Place the remaining noodles on top, and spread with remaining sauce.
- 5. 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.
Tips:
- To save time, use a pre-made Alfredo sauce. Be sure to choose one that is of good quality and has a rich, creamy flavor.
- If you are using fresh spinach, be sure to wash it thoroughly and remove any tough stems. You can also use frozen spinach, which should be thawed and squeezed dry before using.
- To make the lasagna easier to assemble, cook the lasagna noodles ahead of time and let them cool completely. You can also use no-boil lasagna noodles, which will save you even more time.
- Be sure to layer the lasagna evenly so that each bite has a good balance of flavors and textures.
- Bake the lasagna until it is bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown. This will take about 30-35 minutes.
- Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the lasagna to set and make it easier to cut.
Conclusion:
This chicken spinach Alfredo lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of tender chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and fresh spinach makes for a flavorful and satisfying dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a new lasagna recipe, give this one a try!
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