This white lasagna is just heavenly. It's rich and decadent with a creamy white cheese sauce and chicken. Everyone will love it. Serve it with a side salad, if desired.
9 lasagna noodles
olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. salt
2 c. chicken broth/stock
1 1/2 c. milk
4 c. shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 t. dried basil
1 t. dried oregano
1/2 t. ground black pepper
2 c. ricotta cheese
2 c. cooked chicken, cubed or shredded (rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken are great)
2 (10 oz.) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained well
1 T. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese for topping
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cook lasagna according to the package instructions; drain; rinse with cold water; set aside.
In a medium saucepan and over medium heat, pour some olive oil; cook onion for 3 minutes; add garlic; cook 1 minute more, stirring frequently. Add broth/stock, milk and salt; mix together; add flour; place over low heat; cook until bubbling without stirring. Add 2 c. mozzarella cheese and 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese. Add basil, oregano and pepper. Turn heat off; set aside.
In the bottom of a 9 × 13 inch baking dish, spread 1/3 of the sauce. Layer with 1/3 of the noodles, 1/3 of the ricotta and 1/3 of the chicken. Arrange 1/3 of the pasta over the chicken; layer with 1/3 of the sauce, spinach and remaining 2 c. mozzarella cheese and 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese. Arrange remaining noodles over cheese; spread remaining sauce evenly over noodles. Sprinkle with parsley and 1/4 c. Parmesan cheese.
Bake 35 - 40 minutes.
Serve hot.
10 servings.