Creamy Chicken Lasagna with White Sauce
✅ Ingredients:
- For the Lasagna Layers:
- 12 lasagna sheets (pre-cooked or oven-ready)
- 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie or boiled)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese (optional)
- 1½ cups fresh spinach or sautéed mushrooms (optional)
- For the White Sauce (Béchamel):
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 4 cups whole milk (warm)
- ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- For the Filling:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Instructions:
1. **Prepare the Chicken Filling:**
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the onion until soft and translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in shredded chicken, oregano, basil, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes and set aside.
2. **Make the White Sauce:**
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to create a roux.
- Gradually add the warm milk, whisking continuously to prevent lumps.
- Cook until the sauce thickens, about 5–7 minutes.
- Season with nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
3. **Assemble the Lasagna:**
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a thin layer of white sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Layer 3–4 lasagna sheets over the sauce.
- Spread some chicken filling, white sauce, spinach/mushrooms (if using), and a mix of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
- Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of white sauce and a generous topping of mozzarella and Parmesan.
4. **Bake the Lasagna:**
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15–20 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
5. **Serve:**
- Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve warm with a side salad or garlic bread.
Enjoy the creamy, cheesy goodness of this **Chicken Lasagna with White Sauce**! Perfect for family dinners or special occasions. 😊 #culinarycreationsmagic