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Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Is a 2-In-1 Dish That Will Leave You in Pasta Heaven: Try This Simple Recipe

It’s a creamy twist on regular lasagna, plus layering it like this ensures solid layers!

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The choice between chicken Alfredo or lasagna for pasta night can be a tricky one. So, why make it easier on yourself and whip up chicken Alfredo lasagna instead? This lasagna puts a rich and creamy twist on the Italian classic by swapping Alfredo sauce for tomato sauce. It produces a hearty bake that your crowd will want seconds of. Even better, a simple trick ensures your lasagna layers stay solid–making it a breeze to slice and serve. Here’s how to make chicken Alfredo lasagna as an appetite-satisfying dinner main!

What is chicken Alfredo lasagna?

This lasagna consists of Alfredo sauce, shredded chicken, lasagna noodles and cheese that are layered in a dish. It’s then baked until the cheese is melted and golden brown. With this lasagna, you get the buttery and cheesy flavor of the Alfredo that complements the seasoned chicken. It’s a nice change of pace from the standard version of lasagna made with a tomato or meat sauce.

How do you layer lasagna so it doesn’t fall apart?

Since you spend a considerable amount of time layering this dish, you’ll want to make sure those layers stay intact. Otherwise, they’ll fall apart the moment you scoop a slice and put it on a plate. Each lasagna recipe will outline steps for layering the ingredients. But, for chicken alfredo lasagna, here’s the order that YouTuber @ChefKristiThymetoCook follows before baking and cooling this dish.

  1. Alfredo sauce on the bottom of the dish
  2. Three lasagna sheets on top
  3. Spreading a layer of shredded chicken and ricotta cheese mixture
  4. A sprinkle of mozzarella cheese
  5. Another layer of Alfredo sauce
  6. Repeat until the pan is completely filled and cover

A mouthwatering and easy chicken Alfredo lasagna recipe

Ready to make this lasagna that makes any dinner extra special? Try chef Kristi’s recipe listed below as it uses a homemade Alfredo for a creamier flavor. To achieve gooey lasagna, use a mozzarella cheese such as Galbani’s low-moisture variety as its firm texture withstands the oven’s temperature and melts perfectly–both inside of the layered dish and on top!

Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

For Alfredo sauce:

  • 1 stick unsalted butter
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (¾ cup of flour for thinner sauce)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream (half-and-half or milk can be substituted)
  • 2 cups grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ tsp. cracked black pepper

For lasagna:

  • 8 cooked chicken tenderloins, shredded
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 Tbs. dried parsley
  • 12 lasagna noodles cooked
  • 4 cups shredded low-moisture mozzarella
  • Oil or nonstick spray (for greasing)

Directions:

  • Yield: 8 servings
  1. Make sauce: In saucepan over medium heat, melt stick of butter. Add minced garlic to melted butter. Cook for few seconds before gradually whisking in flour until dry roux forms. Allow roux to cook 1 minute. (Note: The more flour you use, the more dry your roux will be.)
  2. Pour in chicken broth a little at a time, whisking vigorously so that mixture is thoroughly combined. Once lumps are removed from mixture and it’s slightly thickened, stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Simmer until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  3. Make chicken and ricotta filling: In medium bowl, mix together shredded chicken, ricotta and dried parsley.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease baking pan with oil or nonstick spray.
  5. Assemble lasagna: Place around 1 cup of Alfredo sauce in bottom of greased pan. Add 3 lasagna noodles on top of sauce, then add chicken mixed with ricotta cheese and parsley.
  6. Then add a handful of mozzarella, and finally spread some alfredo sauce over mixture, then repeat until pan is full and you end up with a plain lasagna noodle layer. 
  7. Add remaining sauce and cheese. Then cover with foil and bake about an hour. Uncover and bake 15 to 20 more minutes or until cheese begins to get golden brown and everything is hot and bubbling. 
  8. Once browned, remove from oven and cool at least 30 minutes before slicing into eight even portions and serving. Enjoy!

 

 

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