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Chicken Lasagna

A creamy, cheesy chicken lasagna that’s quick to prepare and perfect for weeknight dinners using leftover chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups Cooked chicken (shredded or diced) Can use leftover roast chicken or 2 cooked chicken breasts.
  • 9 noodles Lasagna noodles Regular or no-boil noodles.
  • 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (shredded) Or a mixture of mozzarella and Parmesan.
  • 8 oz Cream cheese Softened; full-fat gives the creamiest result.
  • 1 cube Bouillon Can use 1 tsp bouillon granules or 1/2 tsp paste; adjust to taste.
  • 2 cups Spaghetti sauce One standard jar.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add a little oil. Cook diced or shredded chicken until lightly browned and heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat.
  3. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente, if using regular noodles. Drain and lay them flat so they don’t stick. (If using no-boil sheets, skip this step.)
  4. In a bowl, soften the cream cheese. Stir in the bouillon and the spaghetti sauce until smooth and evenly combined. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Layering
  1. Spoon a little sauce on the bottom of a baking dish to prevent sticking. Lay a layer of noodles over the sauce.
  2. Spread a portion of the chicken over the noodles. Spoon over the cream-cheese sauce. Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella.
  3. Repeat layers until the dish is full, finishing with a generous top layer of mozzarella.
Baking
  1. Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  3. Let the lasagna rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

Notes

Serve with a crisp green salad, garlic bread, or roasted seasonal vegetables. For creative twists, consider using enchilada sauce or adding sautéed vegetables.