Best 8 Chicken Lasagna With Spinach Recipes

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Welcome to the world of culinary delight and comfort food! In this article, we embark on a journey to discover the best recipe for a mouthwatering dish that combines the flavors of chicken, spinach, and the classic Italian comfort food—lasagna. Get ready to explore a tantalizing blend of flavors, texturas, and cheesy goodness as we guide you through the process of creating a chicken and spinach-filled masterpiece. With the right ingredients, techniques, and a touch of culinary intuition, we will help you craft a dish that will satisfy your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CHICKEN AND SPINACH LASAGNA



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This recipe makes a lot, but it will freeze well should you decide against grazing over leftovers for a few days, and it's certainly worth making extra if you are going to go to all the trouble of making lasagna in the first place.

Provided by teekie

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 pieces lasagna noodles, uncooked
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast halves, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil, crushed
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 cups skim milk
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
1 (15 ounce) carton part-skim ricotta cheese
1 beaten egg
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, cook onion in butter until tender.
  • Stir in cornstarch, basil, garlic powder and nutmeg.
  • Add milk all at once.
  • Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly; stir in spinach.
  • In medium bowl, stir in together Ricotta and egg.
  • Add mozzarella and half of parmesan; mix well.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Arrange three of the uncooked lasagna pieces in bottom of a greased 12x7 rectangular baking dish.
  • Top with half of spinach mixture, half the cooked chicken and half the Ricotta mixture.
  • Repeat layers.
  • Top with remaining Parmesan cheese.
  • Now tent the baking dish with foil and seal well (you don't want the foil touching the top of the lasagna). Bake for 60 minutes or until mixture is bubbly.
  • Let stand 10 minutes (with this method you will never need to precook lasagna noodles again) Enjoy!

CHICKEN AND SPINACH ALFREDO LASAGNA



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A different, yet wonderful twist on normal lasagna!

Provided by Sue

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (8 ounce) package lasagna noodles
3 cups heavy cream
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ large onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, sliced
5 mushrooms, diced
1 roasted chicken, shredded
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 bunch fresh spinach, rinsed
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, mix together heavy cream, cream of mushroom soup, Parmesan cheese, and butter. Simmer, stirring frequently, until well blended.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onion in olive oil until tender, then add garlic and mushrooms. Mix in the chicken, and cook until heated through. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Lightly coat the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish with enough of the cream sauce mixture to coat. Layer with 1/3 of the lasagna noodles, 1/2 cup ricotta, 1/2 of the spinach, 1/2 the chicken mixture, and 1 cup mozzarella. Top with 1/3 the cream sauce mixture, and repeat the layers. Place the remaining noodles on top, and spread with remaining sauce.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until brown and bubbly. Top with the remaining mozzarella, and continue baking until cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 591.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 159.5 mg, Fat 43.7 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 28.7 g, SaturatedFat 23 g, Sodium 846.8 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SPINACH LASAGNA WITH CHICKEN



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I found this recipe on a can of Del Monte spinach. I used fresh spinach instead of the can, chicken instead of beef. It turned out to be a big lasagna, but it was very good. I made it in a 4.5 quart casserole dish. It seems like you could substitute and add a lot of things. I added some zucchini to the chicken. I also used low-fat ricotta and low-fat mozzarella.

Provided by 2bFeChef

Categories     Chicken

Time 35m

Yield 1 cup, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

9 lasagna noodles (2-inch)
1 lb shredded chicken
1 cup sliced zucchini
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with basil oregano and garlic
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
14 ounces fresh spinach
1 (15 ounce) package ricotta cheese
3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cook and shred chicken.
  • In large skillet mix shredded chicken, zucchini, diced tomatoes and tomato sauce, heat until warm (and zucchini is tender). Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
  • Mix spinach with ricotta cheese.
  • In large casserole dish start with 3 noodles, 1/3 of spinach mix, 1/3 of chicken mix, 1/3 of mozzarella cheese. Repeat these layers two more times.
  • Cook at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.6, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 116.4, Sodium 905.9, Carbohydrate 38, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 5.3, Protein 37.1

CHICKEN LASAGNA WITH SPINACH



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My boyfriend and I love chicken lasagna with spinach. I never could find the "one" recipe that I really liked. I have a habit of gathering 3 or 4 different recipes and mixing them up to create my own. I have made this with and without chicken, either way it is wonderful.

Provided by Crystal

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 2h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 21

8 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
12 fresh mushrooms, sliced
½ cup chopped onion
8 cloves garlic, minced, divided
salt, divided
¾ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
3 (9 ounce) packages fresh spinach
2 cups whipping cream
2 cups half-and-half
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon crushed dried sage
1 bay leaf
cooking spray (such as Pam®)
¼ cup all-purpose flour
3 ½ cups shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 (32 ounce) container ricotta cheese
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Heat 3 tablespoons butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, onion, 1/2 of the minced garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in spinach; set aside.
  • While chicken is cooking, bring 2 large pots of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water in one pot, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and set aside. Drop spinach into the boiling water in the second pot and blanch for 1 minute; pour into a colander to drain.
  • Combine cream, half-and-half, remaining garlic, onion powder, sage, and bay leaf in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high power in 1-minute increments until boiling; stir well.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 12x15-inch piece of aluminum foil with cooking spray.
  • Melt remaining 5 tablespoons butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour; stir and cook until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Continue stirring and add cream mixture. Cook until thickened, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups Parmesan cheese, remaining 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper, and nutmeg. Remove from heat.
  • Meanwhile, mix ricotta cheese and 3 cups mozzarella cheese in a medium bowl. Fold in 1/4 cup of the cream sauce.
  • Assemble lasagna in a deep 9x13-inch baking dish as follows, spreading ingredients in each layer: 1/2 cup cream sauce, 1/3 of the chicken-spinach mixture, 1/3 of the noodles, 1/2 cup cream sauce, 1/3 of the chicken-spinach mixture, 1/2 of the ricotta mixture, 1/4 cup cream sauce, 1/3 of the noodles, 1/2 cup cream sauce, remaining chicken-spinach mixture, remaining ricotta mixture, remaining noodles, remaining cream sauce, remaining Parmesan, and remaining mozzarella. Cover with the aluminum foil, sprayed-side down.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake until top starts to turn golden, about 15 minutes more. Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 126.1 mg, Fat 36.3 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 30.4 g, SaturatedFat 21.7 g, Sodium 733.7 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

CHICKEN SPINACH LASAGNA



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

One 10-ounce package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and shredded
2 cups grated Cheddar (5 ounces)
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon soy sauce
One 10-ounce can cream of mushroom soup
One 8-ounce container sour cream
1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup mayonnaise
8 ounces no-boil lasagna noodles
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 cup pecans, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, chicken, Cheddar, onion, cornstarch, salt, pepper, soy sauce, soup, sour cream, mushrooms and mayonnaise. Put a layer of noodles in the bottom of a greased 9-by-13-by-2-inch casserole dish. Spread half of the spinach mixture over the noodles. Put another layer of noodles over the mixture and cover with the remaining spinach mixture. Sprinkle the Parmesan over the casserole. Then sprinkle the pecans on top. Bake for 1 hour. Let the casserole sit for 15 minutes before serving.

CHEESY CHICKEN AND SPINACH LASAGNA



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Hamburger Helper® gives you a jump start on this mouthwatering Italian favorite.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 35m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter or margarine
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves or thighs, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 package Hamburger Helper™ four cheese lasagna
2 1/2 cups hot water
1 cup milk
1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed to drain
1 tomato, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 cup milk

Steps:

  • Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in butter 3 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
  • Stir in Sauce Mix, hot water and 1 cup milk. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in uncooked Pasta; heat to boiling. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach and tomato. Remove from heat.
  • Stir Supreme Topping Mix and 1/4 cup milk about 30 seconds or until almost smooth. Stir chicken mixture; pour cheese mixture evenly over chicken mixture. Let stand uncovered about 5 minutes or until sauce is as thick as you'd like (sauce will thicken as it stands).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320, Carbohydrate 35 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1060 mg

CHICKEN & SPINACH LASAGNAS



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Homemade noodles and the ease of rotisserie chicken make this yummy lasagna with spinach and fontina a real crowd pleaser. -Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large eggs
1 large egg yolk
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup semolina flour
FILLING:
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach
2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
2-1/4 cups shredded fontina cheese, divided
Grated Parmesan cheese and additional fresh thyme, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk the first six ingredients. On a clean work surface or in a large bowl, mix all-purpose and semolina flours; form into a mound. Make a large well in the center. Pour egg mixture into well. Using a fork or fingers, gradually mix flour mixture into egg mixture, forming a soft dough (dough will be soft and slightly sticky)., Lightly dust work surface with flour; knead dough gently five times. Divide into six portions; cover and let rest 30 minutes., In a large bowl, combine the first six filling ingredients; stir in 1-1/2 cups fontina cheese. Grease six individual 12-oz. au gratin dishes; place on baking sheets. Preheat oven to 350°., Fill a Dutch oven three-fourths full with salted water; bring to a boil. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 20x4-in. rectangle, dusting dough with additional flour as needed., Add one noodle to boiling water; cook 1-2 minutes or until al dente. Place one-fifth of the noodle in bottom of a prepared dish; top with a scant 1/4 cup chicken mixture. Fold noodle back to cover filling; repeat three times, topping and folding the noodle each time. Repeat with remaining noodles and filling., Sprinkle lasagnas with remaining fontina cheese. Bake, covered, 30-35 minutes or until heated through. If desired, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and additional thyme.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511 calories, Fat 23g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 214mg cholesterol, Sodium 614mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 38g protein.

SPINACH LASAGNA



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Due to an injury, I'm not as active as I used to be and can't burn off the calories. Because I love Italian food, one of the first things I looked for was a low-fat lasagna. This meatless recipe is not only good, it's good for you. -E. Marie Goetz, Morgantown, Kentucky

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

12 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 packages (10 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 cartons (15 ounces each) fat-free ricotta cheese
1 large egg
1 large egg white
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 cans (15 ounces each) tomato sauce

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain well., In a large bowl, combine the spinach, ricotta cheese, egg, egg white, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil, pepper and nutmeg. Combine mozzarella cheese and remaining Parmesan cheese., In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, layer three noodles, 3/4 cup tomato sauce, 1 cup spinach mixture and 3/4 cup cheese mixture. Repeat layers three times., Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand for 10-15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 753mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

Select the Right Ingredients:

  • Use fresh spinach for vibrant color and flavor.
  • Choose high-quality lasagna noodles that won't break or become mushy during cooking.
  • Opt for a flavorful tomato sauce, either homemade or store-bought.
  • Use a blend of cheeses, such as ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan, for a rich and creamy filling.

Cooking Techniques:

  • Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions, ensuring they are al dente.
  • Sauté the spinach until wilted and tender, removing excess moisture.
  • Layer the lasagna in a greased baking dish, starting and ending with noodles. Spread the filling evenly between the layers.
  • Bake the lasagna in a preheated oven until hot and bubbly, and the cheese is golden brown.

Serving Suggestions:

  • Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.
  • Serve the lasagna with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Garnish the lasagna with fresh basil or parsley for a pop of color and flavor.

Conclusion:

A Culinary Delight:

Chicken lasagna with spinach is a delectable dish that combines the goodness of tender chicken, sautéed spinach, flavorful sauce, and melted cheese. Its layers of savory fillings sandwiched between tender lasagna noodles create a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. This recipe offers an effortless method to prepare a comforting meal enjoyed by people of all ages. Whether served as a main course for family dinners or as a special treat for gatherings, chicken lasagna with spinach is sure to impress and satisfy.

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