Chicken Alfredo Lasagna (Printable Version)

Rich and creamy lasagna with layers of chicken, velvety Alfredo, spinach, and mozzarella between tender pasta sheets.

# What You Need:

→ Proteins

01 - 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced

→ Pasta

02 - 12 lasagna noodles, regular or oven-ready

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
04 - 1 medium onion, finely diced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced

→ Sauces & Dairy

06 - 4 cups Alfredo sauce, store-bought or homemade
07 - 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese
08 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
09 - 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1 large egg

→ Spices & Seasonings

11 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
12 - 0.5 teaspoon salt
13 - 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
02 - If using regular lasagna noodles, cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain and lay flat on parchment paper to prevent sticking.
03 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Stir in chopped spinach and cook for approximately 2 minutes until completely wilted. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
05 - In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half of the Parmesan cheese, dried Italian herbs, salt, and black pepper. Fold in the cooled spinach mixture until well incorporated.
06 - Spread 0.5 cup of Alfredo sauce evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
07 - Arrange 4 lasagna noodles over the sauce layer, overlapping slightly if necessary.
08 - Spread half of the ricotta-spinach mixture over the noodles in an even layer. Distribute half of the cooked chicken over the cheese mixture.
09 - Drizzle 1 cup of Alfredo sauce over the chicken layer. Sprinkle 2/3 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
10 - Arrange 4 additional lasagna noodles over the cheese layer.
11 - Spread the remaining ricotta-spinach mixture over the noodles. Distribute the remaining cooked chicken on top.
12 - Drizzle 1 cup of Alfredo sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle 2/3 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.
13 - Arrange the final 4 lasagna noodles over the cheese layer. Pour the remaining Alfredo sauce evenly over the top noodles.
14 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese and reserved Parmesan cheese over the final layer.
15 - Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
16 - Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden brown.
17 - Remove from oven and allow lasagna to rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing. This helps the layers set and makes portioning easier.
18 - Divide into 8 equal portions and garnish each serving with fresh chopped parsley if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels fancy enough for company but uses ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
  • The creamy Alfredo base means no red sauce splatters on your countertop or shirt.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day when all the flavors have had time to settle in together.
  • You can assemble it hours ahead and just pop it in the oven when you are ready to eat.
02 -
  • Do not skip the resting time after baking, or your first slice will be a beautiful mess that tastes amazing but looks like a landslide.
  • If your Alfredo sauce is too thick, thin it with a splash of milk so it spreads easily between the layers.
  • Taste your ricotta mixture before layering, it should be well seasoned because it is the heart of every bite.
03 -
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg to the ricotta mixture for a subtle warmth that makes people ask what your secret is.
  • If you want a golden, crispy top, switch the oven to broil for the last two minutes, but watch it closely so it does not burn.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut clean slices, and wipe the blade between cuts for picture perfect servings.
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