Description
This Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Lasagna is a creamy, comforting Italian-American dish combining tender shredded chicken, rich Alfredo sauce, and a blend of cheeses layered between lasagna noodles. Easy to prepare and perfect for family dinners, it bakes to a golden bubbly perfection garnished with fresh parsley.
Ingredients
Scale
Lasagna Base
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
Chicken & Cheese Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Sauces & Toppings
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking during baking.
- Mix Ricotta Filling: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning until well blended to create a flavorful creamy mixture.
- First Layer: Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce evenly on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange 3 cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce as the base layer.
- Add Fillings: Over the noodles, layer one-third of the ricotta cheese mixture, one-third of the shredded chicken, one-third of the Alfredo sauce, and one-third of the shredded mozzarella cheese, distributing evenly.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process two more times, placing noodles followed by ricotta mixture, chicken, Alfredo sauce, and mozzarella cheese each time. Finish the last layer topping with shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cheeses to melt.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil carefully and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until the top is golden, bubbly, and slightly browned.
- Cool and Garnish: Remove from oven and let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes to set. Garnish with chopped parsley for a fresh, vibrant finish before serving.
Notes
- Ensure noodles are cooked al dente and drained well to prevent sogginess.
- Homemade Alfredo sauce can enhance flavor but store-bought is a convenient alternative.
- Letting the lasagna cool slightly before serving helps it hold its shape when sliced.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 1 month.
- For a lighter version, consider using part-skim ricotta and mozzarella cheeses.
