There’s something so comforting about pulling a bubbling pan of lasagna from the oven. This Creamy Chicken Breast Lasagna is layered with tender shredded chicken, rich ricotta, gooey mozzarella, and a simple homemade sauce that tastes like it simmered all day. It’s cozy enough for Sunday dinner but easy enough for a weeknight.
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 cups marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer 5 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Spread 1/2 cup sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 noodles, half the ricotta mixture, half the shredded chicken, and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Repeat layers once.
- Top with remaining 3 noodles, remaining sauce, and remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes more, until bubbly and golden. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Tip
For extra flavor, add a handful of chopped spinach or sautéed mushrooms between the layers.
This is the kind of hearty, crowd-pleasing dinner you’ll want to make again and again.
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Creamy Chicken Breast Lasagna
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
A cozy layered lasagna made with shredded chicken breast, creamy ricotta, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella baked until golden and bubbly.
Ingredients
9 lasagna noodles
2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
3 cups marinara sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in marinara sauce and Italian seasoning. Simmer 5 minutes.
3. In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
4. Spread 1/2 cup sauce in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 noodles, half the ricotta mixture, half the shredded chicken, and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Repeat layers once.
5. Top with remaining 3 noodles, remaining sauce, and remaining mozzarella cheese.
6. Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake 10-15 minutes more, until bubbly and golden. Let rest 10 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Let the lasagna rest 10 minutes before slicing for clean layers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American