Cheesy Chicken Spinach Delight: Easy Freezable Lasagna Recipe!

Chicken and Spinach Lasagna 🍗🌿

This Chicken and Spinach Lasagna recipe is a delightful fusion of tender chicken, creamy ricotta, and flavorful spinach, all layered between sheets of lasagna noodles. 🤤 The best part? It makes a generous batch that freezes beautifully for those busy nights when you crave a homemade meal without the fuss. Let’s dive into the details!

Recipe Overview

• Name: Chicken and Spinach Lasagna
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
• Servings: 10
• Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨ (4.5)
• Category: Chicken
• Keywords: Poultry, Meat, Weeknight, Oven, < 4 Hours

Ingredients

Instructions

1. Prepare the Sauce:

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   • In a medium saucepan, cook the diced onions in butter until they turn tender and translucent.

2. Add Flavors:

   • Stir in the cornstarch, dried basil, garlic powder, and a pinch of ground nutmeg. Let the aromas mingle as you mix them together.

3. Creamy Spinach Mixture:

   • Pour in the skim milk all at once, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and begins to bubble.
   • Once thickened, gently fold in the frozen chopped spinach, letting it meld with the creamy sauce.

4. Ricotta Cheese Blend:

   • In a separate medium bowl, combine the part-skim ricotta cheese with an egg, creating a lusciously creamy mixture.
   • Add in half of the shredded mozzarella and half of the grated Parmesan cheese. Mix until everything is well incorporated.

5. Layering Time:

   • Preheat your oven to a toasty 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
   • Grease a 12×7 rectangular baking dish, readying it for the delicious layers to come.

6. Build the Layers:

   • Begin with a foundation of three uncooked lasagna noodles at the bottom of the greased dish.
   • Next, spread half of the creamy spinach mixture evenly over the noodles.
   • Layer on half of the cooked chicken pieces, distributing them for a satisfying bite in every forkful.
   • Spoon half of the ricotta cheese mixture over the chicken, creating a creamy blanket of goodness.

7. Repeat and Finish Strong:

   • Repeat the layering process with another set of lasagna noodles, the remaining spinach mixture, chicken pieces, and ricotta cheese.
   • Sprinkle the top generously with the rest of the grated Parmesan cheese, creating a golden crust of flavor.

8. Bake to Perfection:

   • Now, it’s time to seal in all that deliciousness! Tent the baking dish with foil, ensuring it doesn’t touch the top layer of the lasagna.
   • Slide the dish into your preheated oven and bake for a tantalizing 60 minutes, or until the mixture is bubbly and the cheese is beautifully melted.

9. Let It Rest:

   • Once out of the oven, allow the lasagna to stand and settle for a cozy 10 minutes. This helps the flavors meld and makes for easier slicing.

10. Serve and Enjoy!

    • With this method, there’s no need to precook those lasagna noodles—just slice into the layers of creamy, cheesy, chicken-filled goodness and serve up a hearty portion of comfort on a plate.

This Chicken and Spinach Lasagna recipe is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or as a crowd-pleasing dish for gatherings. 😊 Make it ahead and freeze for later, or savor it piping hot straight from the oven—either way, it’s sure to be a hit! 💫