Description
This hearty Chicken, Mushroom, and Spinach Lasagna is a creamy, comforting twist on the classic Italian dish. Layers of tender chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh spinach are nestled between sheets of pasta and creamy béchamel sauce, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 lasagna noodles (cooked and drained)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped
- 2 cups mushrooms, sliced
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add mushrooms and cook until softened and browned, about 5–6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add spinach and sauté until wilted. Stir in cooked chicken. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to make a roux. Gradually whisk in milk and continue stirring until thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese, nutmeg (if using), and adjust seasoning. This is your white sauce (béchamel).
- Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
- Top with 1/3 of the chicken mixture, some béchamel sauce, and a sprinkle of mozzarella. Repeat layers twice more, ending with sauce and mozzarella on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until top is bubbly and golden.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Substitute kale for spinach if desired.
- Lasagna can be made ahead and refrigerated or frozen before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken mushroom lasagna, spinach lasagna, creamy white lasagna, chicken pasta bake, family comfort food