Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Lasagna. Layers of tender chicken, creamy Alfredo sauce, and gooey cheese come together in a delicious twist on traditional lasagna.
Ingredients
Lasagna Noodles:
9 noodles;
Olive Oil:
2 tablespoons;
Cooked Chicken Breast:
1 pound, shredded;
Alfredo Sauce:
3 cups (homemade or store-bought);
Garlic Powder:
1 teaspoon;
Black Pepper:
1/2 teaspoon;
Italian Seasoning:
1 teaspoon;
Ricotta Cheese:
15 ounces;
Egg:
1;
Mozzarella Cheese:
2 cups, shredded;
Parmesan Cheese:
1 cup, grated;
Parsley:
2 tablespoons, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cook Noodles: Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions, drain, and lay flat on parchment paper.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, add chicken, season with spices, stir in 1 cup of Alfredo sauce, and heat through.
- Prepare Ricotta Mixture: Mix ricotta cheese and egg until smooth.
- Layer Ingredients: Layer noodles, ricotta mixture, chicken, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a baking dish.
- Repeat Layers: Add another layer of ingredients, finish with noodles, Alfredo sauce, and cheeses.
- Bake: Cover with foil, bake for 25 minutes, then uncover and bake for additional 10-15 minutes until golden.
- Rest and Garnish: Let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Include sautéed spinach or steamed broccoli between layers for added vegetables.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1/8 of dish)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 810 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg