Description
Creamy, cheesy layers of easy alfredo chicken lasagna promise pure comfort on a plate. Hearty Italian-inspired ingredients combine in this simple yet satisfying dinner that will quickly become a family favorite for weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
- 1 egg
Cheese Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Pasta and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 3 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the flavor base by combining ricotta, egg, and aromatic seasonings in a mixing bowl, whisking until smooth and well-integrated.
- Create a foundational layer in a baking dish by spreading Alfredo sauce across the bottom to prevent sticking and enhance initial flavor.
- Carefully arrange the first set of lasagna noodles directly over the sauce, ensuring complete coverage of the dish’s base.
- Generously distribute the seasoned ricotta mixture across the noodles, creating an even, creamy foundation for subsequent layers.
- Strategically place shredded chicken over the ricotta, followed by a generous drizzle of Alfredo sauce and a blanket of melting mozzarella cheese.
- Repeat the layering process, building another identical flavor-packed stratum to maximize taste complexity and texture.
- Complete the final layer by positioning remaining noodles, thoroughly coating with remaining Alfredo sauce, and sprinkling Parmesan and mozzarella for a golden, crispy topping.
- Shield the lasagna with aluminum foil, allowing it to bake and develop rich, melded flavors without excessive browning.
- Uncover the dish during the final cooking stage to achieve a beautifully bronzed, bubbling surface with crisp cheese edges.
- Allow the lasagna to rest briefly, enabling ingredients to settle and flavors to harmonize before serving with an optional fresh parsley garnish.
Notes
- Perfectly cook lasagna noodles al dente to prevent them from becoming mushy during baking, ensuring a firm texture that holds the layers together.
- Substitute ricotta with cottage cheese for a lower-fat alternative that maintains a creamy consistency and provides similar protein content.
- Create a gluten-free version by using gluten-free lasagna noodles and checking that your Alfredo sauce is gluten-free, making the dish accessible for those with dietary restrictions.
- Enhance flavor complexity by using rotisserie chicken or mixing different chicken cuts like breast and thigh meat for a more nuanced taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg