Rosemary Chicken Lasagna Layers (Printer View)

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

# Components:

→ 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

# Method steps:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Infused with fresh rosemary for wonderful aroma
  • Perfectly creamy béchamel sauce layers
02 -
  • Contains milk, gluten, and possibly egg depending on noodle selection
  • Pairs perfectly with a crisp white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc
03 -
  • For a lighter version, use part-skim cheeses and low-fat milk
  • Add sautéed mushrooms or roasted vegetables for extra flavor
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