The Creamiest, Cheesiest White Chicken Lasagna You’ll Ever Make!
If you love rich, creamy, cheesy comfort food, this White Chicken and Spinach Lasagna is about to become your new favorite! Layers of tender chicken, gooey mozzarella, velvety ricotta, and garlicky white sauce come together for a dish that’s both easy to make and impossible to resist. Whether you’re cooking for a cozy family dinner, impressing guests, or just treating yourself, this lasagna delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Bonus: It’s the perfect way to use up leftover or rotisserie chicken!
Ready to dig into the ultimate creamy lasagna experience? Let’s get started!
Creamy White Chicken and Spinach Lasagna
This white chicken and spinach lasagna is the ultimate comfort food—rich, creamy, and packed with cheesy goodness. Perfect for a family dinner, meal prep, or treating yourself!
Ingredients
For the Sauce:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 ½ cups whole milk (or half-and-half)
- Salt, to taste
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
For the Lasagna:
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 8 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups fresh baby spinach
Instructions
Preheat and Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish with oil or cooking spray.
Make the Sauce:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the minced garlic and flour, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds.
- Slowly whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat, then stir in the Parmesan, cream cheese, and spinach until the spinach wilts.
Assemble the Lasagna:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the ricotta and egg until smooth.
- Spread about ¼ cup of the sauce in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Layer 2 lasagna noodles on top, then spread with ¼ cup ricotta mixture, ⅔ cup chicken, ⅔ cup mozzarella, 1 tbsp Parmesan, and ½ cup sauce.
- Repeat these layers two more times.
- Finish with a final layer of noodles, pouring the remaining sauce and Parmesan cheese on top.
Bake and Serve:
- Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, or until the sauce is bubbling and the cheese is golden.
- Let the lasagna cool for 15-20 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use leftover or rotisserie chicken to save time!
Want extra richness? Swap half the milk for heavy cream.
Make-ahead friendly: Assemble the lasagna in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
Enjoy your delicious, creamy white chicken lasagna!
Want extra richness? Swap half the milk for heavy cream.
Make-ahead friendly: Assemble the lasagna in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
Enjoy your delicious, creamy white chicken lasagna!
