White Cheese Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients:

• 9 lasagna noodles
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
• 2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

Preparation:

• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Make the Sauce:

• In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until tender, about 2 minutes.
• Whisk in flour until lightly browned, then gradually add chicken broth, milk, and salt. Cook and whisk continuously for 1 minute until thickened.
• Stir in 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese until smooth. Season with basil, oregano, and black pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.

Assemble the Lasagna:

• Spread 1/3 of the sauce mixture evenly on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
• Layer with 3 lasagna noodles, half of the ricotta cheese, and half of the cooked chicken.

Continue Layering:

• Add another layer of 3 lasagna noodles, 1/3 of the sauce mixture, all of the spinach, remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese, and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.

Final Layer:

• Top with the remaining lasagna noodles and spread the remaining sauce evenly over the top. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and the remaining 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.

Bake:

• Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until hot and bubbly.

Serve:

• Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious White Cheese Chicken Lasagna!

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 369 kcal
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (Prep Time: 25 minutes, Cooking Time: 50 minutes)
• Servings: 12 servings