Description
This creamy and savory Chicken Alfredo Lasagna is a comforting twist on traditional lasagna. It layers tender chicken, a rich Alfredo sauce, and cheesy goodness between sheets of lasagna noodles. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, it’s sure to become a favorite in your household!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Boil the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until it becomes fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream, salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and nutmeg to the pan. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
- In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, shredded chicken, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Mix well.
- In a 9×13-inch baking dish, spread a small amount of the Alfredo sauce on the bottom. Layer lasagna noodles on top. Spread a portion of the chicken mixture over the noodles, then drizzle with more Alfredo sauce. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of Alfredo sauce on top.
- Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake it for 30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.
- Allow the lasagna to cool for 5-10 minutes before cutting. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker prep time.
- Feel free to add some spinach or mushrooms to the chicken mixture for extra flavor.
- You can prepare this dish in advance and refrigerate it for up to 2 days before baking.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 8 servings)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg