Ingredients
**For the Filling:**
– 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
– 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped (or 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained)
– 1 cup ricotta cheese
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
– 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 large egg
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– Salt and pepper to taste
**For the Sauce:**
– 2 cups marinara sauce
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
**For the Lasagna:**
– 9 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
– 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)
– 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for topping)
– Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
– 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Preparation
1. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. **Prepare the Filling:**
– In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped spinach, ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
3. **Prepare the Sauce:**
– In a medium saucepan, combine the marinara sauce and heavy cream. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is warm and well combined.
4. **Assemble the Lasagna:**
– Spread a thin layer of the sauce mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
– Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.
– Spread 1/3 of the chicken and spinach filling over the noodles.
– Pour a portion of the sauce over the filling.
– Repeat the layers (noodles, filling, sauce) two more times, ending with a layer of sauce on top.
5. **Top the Lasagna:**
– Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top of the lasagna.
6. **Bake:**
– Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes.
– Remove the foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
7. **Garnish and Serve:**
– Let the lasagna cool for about 10 minutes before slicing.
– Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley and green onions.
Enjoy your delicious chicken spinach lasagna!