Best 6 Herbed Chicken Lasagna Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our herbed chicken lasagna, a delectable dish that tantalizes taste buds with its layers of savory flavors. This lasagna is not just any ordinary pasta dish; it's an explosion of textures and aromas that will leave you craving for more. Imagine tender chicken, slow-cooked in a fragrant herb-infused broth, nestled between layers of velvety béchamel sauce and sheets of al dente lasagna noodles. Topped with a golden-brown crust of melted cheese, this lasagna is a true masterpiece that combines the richness of chicken, the creaminess of béchamel, and the perfect bite of pasta. Our recipe offers step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice home cooks can create this impressive dish. Additionally, we've included a vegetarian lasagna recipe for those who prefer a meatless option, and a gluten-free lasagna recipe for those with dietary restrictions. Whether you're a seasoned cook or just starting your culinary adventure, our herbed chicken lasagna recipes will guide you towards a delicious and memorable meal. Dive in and experience the art of Italian cooking at its finest!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHICKEN LASAGNA RECIPE



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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

9 lasagna noodles (cooked al dente)
4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (or cooked from 2 lbs chicken breast)
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
4 Tbsp unsalted butter
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups half and half ((or equal parts of heavy cream and milk))
5 oz fresh spinach (coarsely chopped)
2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
3 garlic cloves (minced)
15 oz ricotta
1 large egg
1/4 cup parsley
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
3 cups mozzarella cheese (12 oz by weight, divided (reserve 1 cup for topping))

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

WHITE CHEESE CHICKEN LASAGNA



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A chicken and spinach lasagna with a creamy white cheese sauce. Great for any kind of pot luck. My kids love it.

Provided by Lisa Humpf

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

9 lasagna noodles
½ cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups milk
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the butter until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in the flour and salt, and simmer until bubbly. Mix in the broth and milk, and boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Season with the basil, oregano, and ground black pepper. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Spread 1/3 of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer with 1/3 of the noodles, the ricotta, and the chicken. Arrange 1/3 of the noodles over the chicken, and layer with 1/3 of the sauce mixture, spinach, and the remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Arrange remaining noodles over cheese, and spread remaining sauce evenly over noodles. Sprinkle with parsley and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 670.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

SKILLET CHICKEN LASAGNA



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What you'll do is just layer, layer, layer. Little bit of (store-bought!) marinara down in the bottom of a big cast-iron skillet (I used a 13-incher for this). Then goes a layer of the cooked, broken lasagna sheets. Then some shredded chicken. Then a few dollops with the herbed ricotta. Followed by shredded mozzarella, and then more sauce. Repeat about three more times. It doesn't have to be perfect, because a) life and b) you'll top it all with the remaining sauce and more shredded cheese.

Provided by Bev Weidner

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt
15 lasagna sheets, broken into thirds
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
One 15-ounce container whole-milk ricotta
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus leaves for garnish
1 lemon, zested (about 1 teaspoon)
One 24-ounce jar marinara
1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 4 cups shredded chicken)
4 cups shredded mozzarella
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the noodles, covered, until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes or according to package directions. Drain the noodles and toss with 1 tablespoon oil in a medium bowl.
  • Combine the ricotta, parsley, lemon zest and a pinch of salt in a medium bowl.
  • Spoon about 2/3 cup marinara in the bottom of a large 13-inch cast-iron skillet. In a single layer, arrange about a third of the cooked lasagna sheets over the sauce. Sprinkle about a third of the chicken over the noodles, followed by five to six dollops of the herbed ricotta mixture and about a third of the mozzarella. Repeat two more times for a total of three layers, or until everything is in the skillet.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Flip the oven to broil and bake until the cheese is browned and bubbly, about 5 minutes. (Don't walk away! It happens fast.)
  • Let the lasagna rest about 10 minutes. Garnish with the Parmesan and parsley leaves.

GROUND CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Ground Chicken Lasagna is a simple, hearty, crowd-pleasing recipe! This easy recipe is full of tips and tricks for a successful pan of lasagna every time. Makes enough to feed a crowd and the leftovers are AMAZING.

Provided by Heather Tullos

Categories     Pasta

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
2 pounds ground chicken
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 (15 ounce) jars prepared marinara sauce
15 ounces ricotta cheese
1 egg
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound lasagna noodles
1 pound shredded low moisture part skim mozzarella
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley to garnish

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the ground chicken and brown. Once the chicken has browned, push it to one side of the skillet and add in the onion and garlic. Reduce the heat to medium.
  • Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, and cook for 1-2 minutes, until the onions are fragrant and soft. Pull the chicken back to the middle of the pan and mix with the onions and garlic.
  • Pour in the marinara sauce, reduce the heat, and let the sauce simmer. Taste and add more salt as needed. If you like crushed red pepper for a little heat, toss that in now. Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare your lasagna baking dish. OPTIONAL: spray the dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • While the sauce simmers, in a large bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, egg, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Assemble! Spoon a thin layer of sauce across the bottom of the prepared pan. Cover with either uncooked or parboiled lasagna noodles to make a solid, even layer.
  • Spoon ricotta cheese over the noodles and use the back of your spoon to spread it evenly. Then add a layer of mozzarella cheese. Then a nice thick layer of sauce, noodles, the remaining ricotta, and mozzarella. Repeat with one more layer of lasagna (you should be nearing the end of the pound at this point), add any remaining sauce, and cover the top with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes. You want the sauce to be bubbly and the cheese to be completely melted and browned at the edges.
  • Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Carbohydrate 9 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 69 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 12 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 345 grams sodium, Sugar 1 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams unsaturated fat

CHICKEN ALFREDO LASAGNA



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My family was growing tired of traditional red sauce lasagna, so I created this fun twist using a creamy homemade Alfredo sauce. Store-bought rotisserie chicken keeps prep simple and fast. -Caitlin MacNeilly, Uncasville, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ounces thinly sliced pancetta, cut into strips
3 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto or deli ham, cut into strips
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
5 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups whole milk
2 cups shredded Asiago cheese, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley, divided
1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
Pinch ground nutmeg
9 no-cook lasagna noodles
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1-1/2 cups shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook pancetta and prosciutto over medium heat until browned. Drain on paper towels. Transfer to a large bowl; add chicken and toss to combine., For sauce, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup Asiago cheese, 1 tablespoon parsley, pepper and nutmeg., Preheat oven to 375°. Spread 1/2 cup sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with a third of each of the following: noodles, sauce, meat mixture, Asiago, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat layers twice., Bake, covered, 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Sprinkle with remaining parsley. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 99mg cholesterol, Sodium 688mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

HERBED BALSAMIC CHICKEN



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Our kitchen is tiny and cramped, so we try to grill simple (but tasty) meals outside as often as possible during the summer months. Dried herbs work as well, but during the summer use fresh herbs for the best taste. -Kelly Evans, Denton, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh chives
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs (1-1/2 pounds)

Steps:

  • Whisk together all ingredients except chicken. In a bowl, toss chicken with 1/3 cup vinegar mixture; let stand 10 minutes., Grill chicken, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat until a thermometer reads 170°, 6-8 minutes per side. Drizzle with remaining vinegar mixture before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 358mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh herbs, a flavorful cheese blend, and juicy chicken will make all the difference.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Cook it until it is just cooked through, or it will become dry and tough.
  • Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.
  • Serve the lasagna with a side of garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This herbed chicken lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion. With its flavorful layers of pasta, chicken, cheese, and herbs, this lasagna is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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