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Rosemary Chicken Lasagna Layers

A delightful lasagna that combines tender chicken, aromatic rosemary, and creamy béchamel sauce for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 heure 10 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 460 kcal

Ingrédients
  

Chicken Mixture

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Béchamel Sauce

  • 3 cups whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Lasagna Layers

  • 12 pieces no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
  • 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Gather all your ingredients. Shred the cooked chicken breast and finely chop the fresh rosemary.

Cooking the Base

  • In a skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add minced garlic and fresh rosemary, sautéing for about a minute until fragrant.
  • Stir in the shredded chicken, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, then remove from heat.

Making the Béchamel Sauce

  • In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter.
  • Whisk in the flour and cook for about a minute, then gradually pour in the whole milk while whisking to avoid lumps.
  • Continue stirring until the sauce is thick and creamy, for about 5 to 7 minutes. Season with nutmeg and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, then remove from heat.

Assembling the Lasagna

  • Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Layer three lasagna noodles over the sauce, followed by one-third of the chicken mixture and a quarter of the remaining béchamel sauce. Top it with a quarter of the shredded mozzarella.
  • Repeat this process two more times to create three layers.

Final Touch

  • For the final layer, place the remaining lasagna noodles on top. Spread the remaining béchamel sauce evenly.
  • Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and half a cup of grated Parmesan cheese on top.

Baking

  • Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.

Resting and Serving

  • Allow the lasagna to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
  • Serve warm and garnish with fresh rosemary or additional Parmesan as desired.

Notes

This dish can be assembled a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator, perfect for meal prep. The lasagna can be frozen for up to 3 months.
Keyword Béchamel, chicken, Comfort food, Lasagna, rosemary