Chicken Spinach Lasagna
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
For the Lasagna:
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Preparation
1. Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Prepare the Filling:
In a large bowl, mix the shredded chicken, chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. Prepare the Sauce:
In a medium saucepan, combine the marinara sauce and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warm and well blended.
4. Assemble the Lasagna:
- Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Spread 1/3 of the chicken and spinach filling over the noodles.
- Pour a portion of the sauce over the filling.
- Repeat the layers (noodles, filling, sauce) two more times, finishing with a layer of sauce on top.
5. Top the Lasagna:
Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
6. Bake:
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
7. Garnish and Serve:
Let the lasagna cool for about 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley and green onions.
Enjoy your delicious chicken spinach lasagna!