Creamy Chicken Lasagna

 Creamy Chicken Lasagna

A rich, cheesy, ultra-creamy baked lasagna made with tender chicken, creamy white sauce, and layers of pasta and cheese.

 Ingredients

Chicken filling:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning

Creamy sauce :

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2½ cups milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream (or cooking cream)
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp nutmeg (optional but recommended)

Other:

  • 9–12 lasagna sheets (pre-cooked or no-boil)
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup ricotta or cream cheese (optional for extra creaminess)

Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken

Heat olive oil in a pan, add garlic, then chicken, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook for 3–5 minutes. Set aside.

2. Make the creamy sauce

In a saucepan:

  • Melt butter
  • Add flour and whisk for 1 minute
  • Slowly pour milk + cream while whisking
  • Cook until thick and smooth
  • Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg

3. Assemble the lasagna

In a baking dish:

  1. Spread a little white sauce
  2. Add lasagna sheets
  3. Add chicken mixture
  4. Add white sauce
  5. Add mozzarella + parmesan
  6. Repeat layers (2–3 times)

Top with extra cheese.

4. Bake

  • Preheat oven: 180°C (350°F)
  • Bake for 30–40 minutes
  • Rest 10 minutes before serving

 Result

Creamy, cheesy layers with juicy chicken and a rich white sauce that melts perfectly in every bite.

 

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