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Creamy White Chicken Caprese Lasagna

Creamy White Chicken Caprese Lasagna: A Cozy Family Favorite

Indulge in this Creamy White Chicken Caprese Lasagna, a comforting blend of mozzarella, chicken, spinach, and rich sauces.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese or cottage cheese blended until smooth
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated for optimal taste
  • 2 eggs
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour for option
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
For the Lasagna Layers
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese reserved for topping
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 0.5 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 12 ounces oven-ready lasagna noodles gluten-free versions can be used
  • 2 cups cooked chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes for topping
For Garnish
  • 0.5 cup fresh basil for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Medium saucepan
  • Large mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, blend together ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, beaten eggs, and a pinch of salt and pepper until smooth.
  2. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Whisk in flour until combined, then gradually pour in whole milk and heavy cream, stirring until sauce thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh spinach, and chopped basil into the sauce until cheese melts and spinach wilts.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish lightly.
  6. Layer sauce at the bottom of the baking dish, then add noodles, ricotta mixture, cooked chicken, and more sauce; repeat layers ending with noodles and sauce.
  7. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese and halved cherry tomatoes.
  8. Bake in preheated oven for about 45 minutes until golden and bubbly; cover with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 10-20 minutes before serving.
  10. Garnish with fresh basil and drizzle balsamic glaze before serving.

Notes

Customize vegetables as desired. Consider preparing unbaked lasagna for freezing.