Description
This Chicken Alfredo Lasagna is a rich and creamy twist on traditional lasagna, featuring tender shredded rotisserie chicken layered with a homemade Alfredo sauce made from butter, garlic, spinach, heavy cream, Parmesan, and ricotta cheeses. The dish is topped with mozzarella and baked until bubbly and golden, making it a comforting and hearty meal perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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Alfredo Sauce and Filling
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 10 ounces fresh baby spinach
- 4 cups heavy cream
- 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 15 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Lasagna
- 15 cooked lasagna noodles
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Wilt Spinach: Add 10 ounces of fresh baby spinach to the skillet and stir until the spinach wilts completely.
- Make Alfredo Sauce: Pour in 4 cups of heavy cream and add 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese and 15 ounces ricotta cheese. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken. Allow the cream to come to a gentle simmer, then immediately remove the skillet from the heat.
- Prepare Baking Dish: In a 9 x 13 inch deep baking dish, spread a large spoonful of the chicken Alfredo mixture to coat the bottom of the pan.
- Layer Lasagna: Lay about 5 cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken Alfredo mixture over the noodles and sprinkle with one-third of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat layering the noodles, chicken Alfredo mixture, and mozzarella cheese until all noodles are used, finishing with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake: Cover the lasagna with aluminum foil and bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 35 minutes.
- Broil: Remove the foil and broil the lasagna uncovered for 2-3 minutes to brown and bubble the cheese topping. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
Notes
- This Chicken Alfredo Lasagna utilizes rotisserie chicken which saves preparation time and adds flavor.
- The creamy Alfredo sauce combines spinach for a touch of freshness and nutrients.
- Be sure to watch the lasagna while broiling to get a golden brown top without burning.
- This dish can be prepared ahead of time and baked before serving.
- Use cooked lasagna noodles to avoid extra boiling and a smoother assembly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 672 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 836 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 29 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 192 mg
