Rosemary Chicken Lasagna Layers (Printable view)

Tender chicken and fresh rosemary meld with creamy béchamel and mozzarella layers for a savory meal.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken and Seasonings

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Sauce

07 - 3 cups whole milk
08 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
10 - ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
11 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Pasta and Assembly

12 - 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
13 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
14 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)

→ Optional

15 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped

# How To Make:

01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F and allow it to reach temperature.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic and rosemary for 1 minute until fragrant. Add shredded chicken, salt, and black pepper, tossing to combine. Remove from heat.
03 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Season with nutmeg and stir in Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat.
04 - If using, fold chopped baby spinach into the chicken mixture.
05 - Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Layer one-third of the chicken mixture, one-quarter of the béchamel, and one-quarter of the mozzarella evenly. Repeat this layering twice more.
06 - Top with remaining noodles, béchamel sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
07 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
08 - Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
09 - Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fragrant rosemary infuses the chicken with fresh flavor
  • Creamy béchamel creates a rich and satisfying texture
02 -
  • This recipe contains milk, wheat (gluten), and possibly egg if using egg-based lasagna noodles
  • Always check ingredient labels for possible traces of allergens
03 -
  • Shred chicken while still warm for best texture
  • Let the lasagna rest so the layers set before slicing
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