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A close-up of a homemade chicken spinach lasagna slice with melted mozzarella cheese, layers of spinach, chicken, ricotta, and tomato sauce, garnished with fresh herbs on top.

chicken spinach lasagna

5 from 1 vote
A delicious, kid-friendly chicken spinach lasagna with rich layers of chicken, spinach, and cheeses. This family favorite combines comfort with nutrition, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Breasts Boneless Chicken - Cooked and shredded.
  • 10oz Fresh/Frozen Spinach - Wilted and drained.
  • 12oz Package Lasagna Noodles - Boiled if using regular noodles.
  • 15oz Container Ricotta Cheese - Can substitute with cottage cheese.
  • 2cups Grated Mozzarella Cheese - Can substitute with Italian blend.
  • ½cup Grated Parmesan Cheese - Can substitute with Romano.
  • 3cloves Cloves Garlic - Minced.
  • 1 Medium Onion - Chopped.
  • 1tbsp Fresh Basil - Chopped.
  • ¼tsp Nutmeg - Pinch of fresh ground nutmeg.
  • 1tsp Lemon Zest - Adds freshness and acidity.
  • ½tsp Crushed Red Pepper - Optional for spice.
  • 1tsp Salt For seasoning.
  • 1tsp Pepper - For seasoning.
  • 2cups Marinara Sauce - sauce.
  • 2cups Alfredo Sauce - Or use a combo of both sauces.

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 baking dish (Glass preferred for even heating)
  • 2 Large mixing bowls (At least 2)
  • 1 Colander (For draining spinach)
  • 1 Sharp chef's knife (For chopping)
  • 1 Sturdy wooden spoon (For stirring)
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons (For accurate measurements)
  • 1 Aluminum foil (For covering lasagna)
  • 1 Offset spatula (For serving clean slices)
  • 1 Heavy-bottomed skillet (For cooking chicken)
  • 1 Kitchen towels (For squeezing spinach)
  • 1 Food processor (For mixing cheese quickly)
  • 1 Heavy-bottomed skillet (For cooking chicken)

Method
 

  1. Cook and shred chicken breasts.
  2. Wilt fresh spinach or thaw and drain frozen spinach well.
  3. Mix ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, onion, and seasonings to make the cheese filling.
  4. Heat marinara or Alfredo sauce on the stove.
  5. Boil lasagna noodles if not using no-boil noodles.
  6. Start with a layer of sauce, then layer noodles, cheese mixture, chicken, and spinach. Repeat layers, finishing with cheese and sauce on top.
  7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes.
  8. Let the lasagna rest for 15-20 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

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