Description
Creamy “easy alfredo chicken lasagna” brings Italian comfort straight to dinner tables with its rich layers of cheesy goodness. Comforting pasta sheets nestled between tender chicken and velvety sauce promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Base: Generously coat the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish with Alfredo sauce, creating a smooth foundation for the lasagna layers.
- Create Cheese Blend: Whisk ricotta, egg, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper into a creamy, well-integrated mixture that will add richness to the dish.
- Construct First Layer: Arrange lasagna noodles across the sauce, then evenly spread half the ricotta mixture. Distribute shredded chicken, drizzle Alfredo sauce, and sprinkle mozzarella cheese to build robust flavor profiles.
- Build Secondary Layer: Repeat the layering process with remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, chicken, sauce, and mozzarella, ensuring each component is distributed evenly for consistent taste.
- Finish and Top: Crown the lasagna with final noodle layer, pour remaining Alfredo sauce, and generously dust with Parmesan and mozzarella cheese for a golden, appetizing finish.
- Bake and Rest: Cover with foil and slide into a preheated 375°F (190°C) oven. Bake for 25 minutes, then remove foil and continue baking 10-15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and surfaces turn golden brown.
- Serve: Allow lasagna to rest 10 minutes, which helps set the layers. Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for a vibrant touch before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure ricotta and mozzarella are at room temperature for smoother mixing and even melting throughout the lasagna.
- Shred chicken finely and evenly to guarantee balanced flavor and texture in each bite.
- Spread Alfredo sauce gently and uniformly to prevent dry spots and ensure complete moisture in the lasagna layers.
- Let lasagna rest after baking to allow layers to set, making slicing cleaner and preventing immediate sauce runoff.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg