Creamy comfort on a plate. A decadent béchamel sauce, tender baby spinach, creamy cheeses, juicy chicken, and flavorful pesto. Now that is a beautiful lasagna.
TIPS prepared by our functional medicine Los Angeles experts: The key to keeping lasagna from getting soupy is to make sure your noodles are thoroughly dried before assembling. Store-bought rotisserie chicken leftover turkey or Sunday Roast Chicken are perfect to use in this dish.
Our functional medicine Burbank promotes a holistic approach to health and wellness, emphasizing the importance of nourishing the body with nutrient-rich foods. One delicious way to support your well-being is by enjoying our Creamy White Chicken Lasagna.
Prep time: 20 minutes (+ 20 minutes to rest)
Cook time: 1 hour
Serves: 8-12
Ingredients:
1/4 c. unsalted butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 c. flour
3 c. milk
6 oz. cream cheese
3 c. baby spinach
1/2 c. parmesan cheese, grated
1-1/2 c. ricotta cheese
1 egg, beaten
3 c. cooked shredded chicken
3 c. mozzarella cheese, grated and divided
1/2 c. pesto, store-bought or homemade
12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package directions
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 °F.
- Spray a 9 x 13” casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray or grease with olive oil.
- Melt butter in a large over medium heat. When melted, add garlic and allow to sizzle until fragrant, 1-2 minutes.
- Add flour and cook, whisking constantly, for at least 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
- Whisking constantly, slowly pour in the milk and cook until a creamy béchamel forms, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the cream cheese, baby spinach, and Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the ricotta, egg, chicken, and 2 cups of mozzarella cheese.
- To assemble the lasagna, layer 3 lasagna noodles on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Top with 1/4 of the creamy béchamel sauce, 1/3 of the chicken ricotta mixture, and 2-3 tablespoons of pesto.
- Repeat this process e process until you end up with a final layer of noodles covered in béchamel. Top with the reserved mozzarella and tightly cover the dish with tin foil.
- Place in the oven to bake for 40 minutes. Uncover, and bake for another 20 minutes or until deeply golden and bubbly.
- Allow to cool for at least 20 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy!
Our Creamy White Chicken Lasagna is a perfect example of how you can enjoy flavorful, comforting meals while still prioritizing your health and wellness. By incorporating nutrient-rich ingredients and mindful cooking techniques, this dish aligns with the principles of functional medicine Toluca Lake.
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