Chicken Cheese Lasagna

Name: Chicken Cheese Lasagna
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 1/2 cup butter, cubed; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups chicken broth; 1-1/2 cups 2% milk; 4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 2 cups ricotta cheese; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained; 2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen spinach, thawed and well drained; 2 cups cubed cooked chicken

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min. + standing YIELD: 12 servings.

This creamy pasta dish gives an old favorite a new twist! Three cheeses and chicken blended with the fresh taste of spinach make it a real crowd-pleaser. Try it served with a green salad and a light dessert. — Mary Ann Kosmas, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
2 cups cubed cooked chicken

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour and salt until blended; cook until bubbly. Gradually stir in broth and milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in 2 cups mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, basil, oregano and pepper; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, parsley and remaining mozzarella; set aside. Spread one-quarter of the cheese sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; cover with one-third of the noodles. Layer with half of the ricotta mixture, half of the spinach and half of the chicken.
3. Cover with one-quarter of the cheese sauce and one-third of the noodles. Repeat layers of ricotta mixture, spinach, chicken and one-quarter cheese sauce. Cover with remaining noodles and cheese sauce.
4. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Bake at 350°, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 410 calories, 22g fat (13g saturated fat), 87mg cholesterol, 830mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 28g protein.