Creamy Chicken Lasagna with White Sauce

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Ingredients

For the White Sauce:

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

For the Lasagna:

• 9 lasagna noodles
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie chicken works well)
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1 cup spinach, chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the White Sauce:

1. In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
2. Add the flour and whisk continuously for about 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and bubbly.
3. Gradually add the milk and cream, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
4. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
5. Season with salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using).
6. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
7. Remove from heat and set aside.

Prepare the Lasagna:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
4. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
5. Stir in the shredded chicken and cook until heated through. Remove from heat.
6. In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and egg. Mix well.
7. If using spinach, stir it into the ricotta mixture.

Assemble the Lasagna:

1. Spread a thin layer of white sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. Place three lasagna noodles on top of the sauce.
3. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles.
4. Top with half of the chicken mixture.
5. Pour about 1 cup of white sauce over the chicken.
6. Sprinkle 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top.
7. Repeat the layers: 3 noodles, remaining ricotta mixture, remaining chicken mixture, 1 cup of white sauce, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.
8. Top with the final 3 noodles and pour the remaining white sauce over the top.
9. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese on top.
10. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
11. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.

Serve:

1. Let the lasagna sit for about 10 minutes before slicing.
2. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
3. Serve warm and enjoy!

This creamy chicken lasagna with white sauce is a comforting and rich dish, perfect for a family dinner or special occasion. Enjoy!