Chicken Cheese Lasagna Recipe

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This creamy pasta dish gives an old favorite a new twist! Three cheeses and chicken blended with the fresh taste of spinach make it a real crowd-pleaser. Try it served with a green salad and a light dessert. — Mary Ann Kosmas, Minneapolis, Minnesota
I like to make a double batch of this lasagna and freeze one for another day. The filling can also be stuffed in manicotti shells.

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup butter, cubed
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1-1/2 cups 2% milk
• 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 cups (15 to 16 ounces) ricotta cheese
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
• 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken

Preparation

Step 1

Directions
In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour and salt until blended; cook until bubbly. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in 2 cups mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano and pepper; set aside.
In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, parsley and remaining mozzarella; set aside. Spread one-quarter of the cheese sauce into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish; cover with one-third of the noodles. Layer with half of the ricotta mixture, half of the spinach and half of the chicken.
Cover with one-quarter of the cheese sauce and one-third of the noodles. Repeat layers of ricotta mixture, spinach, chicken and one-quarter cheese sauce. Cover with remaining noodles and cheese sauce.
Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350°, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes. Yield: 12 servings.

Nutritional Facts
1 serving (1 piece) equals 410 calories, 22 g fat (13 g saturated fat), 87 mg cholesterol, 830 mg sodium, 25 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 28 g protein.