Chicken and Ham Lasagna Recipe
Description
This delightful Chicken and Ham Lasagna recipe, inspired by a Taste of Home cookbook, combines tender chicken, savory ham, and a creamy sauce, all layered with Swiss cheese and lasagna noodles. Perfect for a comforting family meal!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Servings: 10
- Calories: 458.5 per serving
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Ingredients
- 3/4 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup margarine
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 – 1/2 tsp white pepper
- 1/3 tsp ground nutmeg
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 2 cups Swiss cheese, shredded
Instructions
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Prepare Vegetables and Sauce: In a large skillet, sauté mushrooms, onion, and green pepper in butter until tender.
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Make the Sauce: Stir in flour until blended. Gradually add milk and chicken broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes or until thickened.
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Season and Layer: Stir in broccoli, Parmesan cheese, salt, white pepper, and nutmeg. Spread 2 cups of the broccoli mixture in a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
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Layer the Lasagna: Top with 4 lasagna noodles, overlapping if needed. Layer with 2 cups of the broccoli mixture, followed by 1 1/2 cups of diced ham and 2/3 cup shredded Swiss cheese.
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Repeat Layers: Repeat layers with 4 lasagna noodles, 2 cups broccoli mixture, shredded chicken, 2/3 cup Swiss cheese, 4 lasagna noodles, and finally the remaining broccoli mixture, Swiss cheese, and diced ham.
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Bake: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-45 minutes, until bubbly and heated through.
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Rest and Serve: Let the lasagna stand for 15 minutes before cutting into squares and serving. Enjoy this comforting and flavorful one-dish meal!
This Chicken and Ham Lasagna recipe is sure to become a favorite with its rich layers of flavors and satisfying textures. Perfect for a family dinner or special occasion, it’s a dish that brings warmth and comfort to the table.