Creamy Chicken and Spinach Lasagna with Provolone
A creamy lasagna recipe featuring layers ofchicken, spinach, ricotta, and provolone cheese, all held together with adelicious white sauce. Perfect for a comforting, satisfying dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-American
Servings 8
Calories 450 kcal
For the Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
For the Lasagna:
- 1 box of lasagna noodles prepared according to the instructions on the package
- 32 ounces ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 8 ounces frozen spinach thawed and drained
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 18 slices provolone cheese
Prepare the White Sauce:
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
Once melted, whisk in the flour and cook for about 1-2 minutes until it turns a light golden color.
Slowly incorporate the milk and chicken broth, whisking constantly to ensure a smooth mixture without any lumps.
Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, and stir in the parmesan cheese and dried parsley.
Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens, then set aside.
Prepare the Ricotta Mixture:
In a large bowl, mix the ricotta cheese, grated parmesan, eggs, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined.
Stir in the thawed and drained spinach.
Assemble the Lasagna:
Pour a light coating of the white sauce onto the bottom of the greased baking dish, ensuring an even layer.
Add a layer of lasagna noodles, then spread a layer of the ricotta-spinach mixture over the noodles.
Sprinkle a layer of shredded chicken, then place 6 slices of provolone cheese over the chicken.
Pour a thin layer of the white sauce over the cheese.
Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a final layer of noodles, sauce, and provolone on top.
Bake:
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, until the cheese on top is golden and bubbly.