Description
This White Chicken Lasagna with Spinach & Mushroom offers a creamy, flavorful combination that elevates traditional lasagna to new heights, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 Tbsp. minced garlic
- 8 oz. white mushrooms
- thinly sliced
- 1 tsp. dried basil
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
- 1 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
- divided
- 1 (6 oz.) bag fresh baby spinach
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 8 no-boil (oven-ready) lasagna noodles
- 1 1/4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent.
- Stir in sliced mushrooms, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, and 1 tsp of kosher salt. Cook until mushrooms are tender.
- Add fresh spinach and cooked chicken, mixing until spinach wilts.
- In a separate pot, whisk together chicken stock and flour over medium heat until smooth. Gradually stir in milk and nutmeg, cooking until thickened.
- Combine the chicken mixture with the sauce, mixing in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- In a baking dish, layer 3 no-boil lasagna noodles, followed by a portion of the chicken mixture. Repeat layers, finishing with noodles and remaining mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
You can substitute the chicken with turkey or add other vegetables like zucchini for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Course, Casserole
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
Keywords: White Chicken Lasagna, Spinach, Mushroom, comfort food, baked pasta