Rosemary Chicken Lasagna Layers (Printer View)

Layers of tender chicken, béchamel sauce, mozzarella, and rosemary create a comforting Italian main dish.

# What you'll need:

→ 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 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

→ Sauce

07 - 3 cups whole milk
08 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
10 - 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
11 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Pasta and Assembly

12 - 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
13 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
14 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

→ Optional

15 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped

# Method:

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 pepper, mix well, then remove from heat.
03 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking continuously until sauce thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes. Season with nutmeg, fold in Parmesan, then remove from heat.
04 - If desired, fold chopped spinach into the chicken mixture.
05 - Spread a thin layer of béchamel in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce. Layer one-third of the chicken mixture, one-quarter of béchamel, and one-quarter of mozzarella. Repeat layers twice more. Top with remaining noodles, béchamel, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
06 - Cover dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
08 - Allow to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Infused with fragrant rosemary and creamy sauce for unique flavor
  • Hearty, satisfying layers: chicken, cheese, silky béchamel
02 -
  • Contains milk and wheat gluten: check labels for allergens
  • Pairs beautifully with crisp white wine for dinner
03 -
  • Let the lasagna rest after baking for neat slices
  • Use fresh rosemary for better flavor
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