Easy Chicken Spinach & Artichoke Lasagna

February 04th, 2020 00:40:59 AMRecipesAdmin

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. lasagna noodles
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
• 3 c. milk (preferably whole or 2%)
• Kosher salt
• Freshly ground black pepper
• 1 c. freshly grated Parmesan
• 2 c. shredded rotisserie chicken
• 1/2 lb. frozen chopped spinach thawed and squeezed of excess liquid
• 1 (15-oz.) can artichoke hearts drained and chopped
• 2 (15-oz.) containers part-skim ricotta
• 4 c. shredded mozzarella

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large pot of salted boiling water cook lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente. Drain and transfer to a baking sheet to cool.
2. Meanwhile in a large skillet over medium heat melt butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant 1 minute then add flour and cook 1 minute more. Pour in milk and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and let thicken 2 to 4 minutes. Add Parmesan and stir until creamy then add chicken spinach and artichokes and stir until combined.
3. Assemble lasagna: Spread a thin layer of chicken mixture in a large baking dish and top with a layer of overlapping noodles. Spread a layer of ricotta over the noodles add a layer of chicken mixture and sprinkle with a layer of mozzarella. Repeat for three layers total ending with mozzarella.
4. Tent with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove foil and bake until browned and bubbly 10 minutes more.
5. Let cool for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

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