White Chicken Lasagna
Ingredients
The Sauce
-
4
tablespoons
butter
-
2
tablespoons
whole-wheat flour
-
3
cups
milk
The Filling (and Noodles)
-
8
oz
whole-wheat lasagna
-
2
cups
cooked chicken (diced or shredded)
-
4
cups
spinach (sliced)
-
6
oz
cream cheese (softened and cut into 1" chunks)
-
½
cup
whole-wheat breadcrumbs
-
1
teaspoon
salt
-
to taste
pepper
-
¼
teaspoon
nutmeg
-
2
cloves
garlic (minced)
-
½
cup
parsley (chopped)
-
1
cup
parmesan cheese (grated, divided)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Boil the lasagna noodles according to package directions, then drain and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat for the sauce, then whisk in the flour and cook until browned.
- Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a light boil, stirring until thickened.
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, spinach, cream cheese, breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, nutmeg, garlic, parsley, and ½ cup of parmesan cheese, mixing thoroughly.
- In a casserole dish, layer the ingredients in the following order: sauce, noodles, sauce, chicken mixture, noodles, sauce, chicken mixture, noodles, and finish with sauce on top.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of parmesan cheese over the top.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until browned on top.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
4
Calories
787
Total fat
45g
Total carbohydrates
70g
Total protein
34g
Sodium
1402mg
Cholesterol
138mg
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