Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

Ingredients

• 2 chicken breasts (shredded after cooking)
• 2 tsp salt (for chicken seasoning)
• 2 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing chicken)
• 1 stick unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup parmigiano reggiano (grated)
• salt (pinch, for sauce)
• black pepper (pinch, for sauce)
• 12 lasagna noodles (cooked according to package instructions)
• 15 oz ricotta cheese (mixed with fresh basil)
• 2 cups mozzarella cheese (shredded)

Steps

1. 1

   Season the chicken breasts evenly with 2 tsp salt, 2 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp pepper, 1 tsp paprika, and 1 tsp oregano.

2. 2

   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken breasts and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until fully cooked through.

3. 3

   Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside to rest for a few minutes.

4. 4

   Once rested, shred the chicken using two forks and set aside.

5. 5

   In a saucepan, melt 1 stick of unsalted butter over medium heat.

6. 6

   Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the butter and sauté until fragrant.

7. 7

   Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of milk.

8. 8

   As soon as the mixture begins to bubble, add 1 cup of grated Parmigiano Reggiano, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of pepper. Whisk until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth.

9. 9

   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

10. 10

    Begin building the lasagna in a baking dish. Start with a layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom.

11. 11

    Add a layer of cooked lasagna noodles, followed by a layer of basil ricotta, then a layer of the shredded chicken.

12. 12

    Add another drizzle of Alfredo sauce and a layer of shredded mozzarella cheese.

13. 13

    Repeat the layers (noodles, ricotta, chicken, sauce, mozzarella) until the dish is full or ingredients are used up.

14. 14

    Cover the baking dish with foil.

15. 15

    Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 45 minutes.

Notes

The basil ricotta is mentioned in the assembly but not the ingredient list; mix standard ricotta with chopped fresh basil to taste. Ensure lasagna noodles are pre-cooked if not using no-boil variety.

Nutrition per serving

• main
• dinner
• chicken
• pasta
• lasagna
• baked
• comfort food