Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

Thatโ€™s a showstopper dish! ๐Ÿง€๐Ÿ—โœจ Chicken Alfredo Lasagna combines creamy Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, and layers of lasagna noodles with gooey cheese. Itโ€™s rich, comforting, and perfect for a hearty dinner or special gathering.


๐Ÿ— Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients (Serves 8โ€“10)

For the Alfredo Sauce

  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups whole milk (or 2 cups milk + 2 cups heavy cream for extra richness)
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ยฝ tsp black pepper
  • ยฝ tsp Italian seasoning

For the Filling & Layers

  • 9โ€“12 lasagna noodles (boiled until al dente, or use oven-ready)
  • 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced, rotisserie works well)
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese (or cottage cheese)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 cup shredded provolone (or more mozzarella)
  • 2 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Make the Alfredo Sauce

  1. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Add garlic and sautรฉ for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in flour and cook for another minute to remove raw flour taste.
  4. Slowly whisk in milk, stirring constantly until thickened (5โ€“7 minutes).
  5. Add Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat.

2. Mix Ricotta Filling

  • In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese and egg. Mix well and set aside.

3. Assemble the Lasagna

  1. Preheat oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC).
  2. Grease a 9ร—13-inch baking dish.
  3. Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom.
  4. Layer noodles โ†’ ricotta mixture โ†’ chicken โ†’ Alfredo sauce โ†’ mozzarella/provolone.
  5. Repeat layers until ingredients are used up, finishing with noodles, Alfredo, and lots of cheese on top.

4. Bake

  • Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove foil and bake another 15โ€“20 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

5. Garnish & Serve

  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley.
  • Serve warm with garlic bread or a green salad.

Tips & Variations

  • Extra flavor: Add sautรฉed spinach or mushrooms in the layers.
  • Cheesier version: Add a layer of cream cheese blended into the Alfredo sauce.
  • Shortcut: Use store-bought Alfredo sauce if short on time.
  • Make-ahead: Assemble and refrigerate (up to 24 hrs) before baking.

โœจ This Chicken Alfredo Lasagna is creamy, cheesy, and soul-warming โ€” the ultimate comfort food with an Italian twist!

Would you like me to also give you a one-pan skillet version (quicker, weeknight-friendly)?

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