Rosemary Chicken with Mozzarella (Print Version)

Tender chicken meets creamy béchamel and mozzarella, enhanced with fresh rosemary for a comforting Italian bake.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken and Seasonings

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (approx. 10.5 oz)
02 - 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
05 - 1 teaspoon salt
06 - ½ teaspoon black pepper

→ Sauce

07 - 3 cups whole milk
08 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
10 - ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
11 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (approx. 1.75 oz)

→ Pasta and Assembly

12 - 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
13 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (approx. 7 oz)
14 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping (approx. 1.75 oz)

→ Optional

15 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped (approx. 3.5 oz)

# How to Make It:

01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and chopped rosemary; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Add shredded chicken, salt, and pepper, tossing to combine. Remove from heat.
03 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly until sauce thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in nutmeg and Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat.
04 - If desired, fold chopped spinach into the chicken mixture.
05 - Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange 3 no-boil lasagna noodles over the sauce. Top with one-third of the chicken mixture, one-quarter of the béchamel, and one-quarter of the mozzarella. Repeat layering twice more.
06 - Finish with the remaining noodles, béchamel sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
07 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
08 - Remove foil and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
09 - Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Savory rosemary flavor elevates the classic lasagna
  • Creamy layers and tender chicken for pure comfort
02 -
  • Contains dairy, gluten, and may contain egg depending on lasagna noodles used
  • Always check labels to ensure no traces of unexpected allergens
03 -
  • Let the lasagna rest before slicing for neat layers
  • No-boil noodles save time and work wonderfully in this recipe
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