Rosemary Chicken Lasagna Layers (Printable)

A fragrant baked dish featuring tender chicken and fresh rosemary layered with creamy béchamel and cheese.

# Components:

→ Chicken and Seasonings

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
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

→ Pasta and Assembly

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

→ Optional

15 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped

# Method:

01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic and rosemary for 1 minute until aromatic, then add shredded chicken, salt, and black pepper; mix thoroughly and remove from heat.
03 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute, gradually add milk while whisking continuously until thickened (5–7 minutes), then season with nutmeg and stir in Parmesan cheese; remove from heat.
04 - Optionally fold chopped spinach into the chicken mixture.
05 - Spread a thin béchamel layer at the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish, place 3 lasagna noodles on top, then layer one-third chicken mixture, one-quarter béchamel, and one-quarter mozzarella; repeat layering two more times, finishing with noodles, remaining béchamel, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
06 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
07 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until top is golden and bubbling.
08 - Allow lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Comforting and fragrant main dish
  • Unique flavor with rosemary and creamy béchamel
02 -
  • Contains milk and wheat (gluten), and may contain egg depending on noodles used
  • Lasagna noodles can vary in cook time; always check package instructions
03 -
  • For a lighter version use part-skim cheeses and low-fat milk
  • Add sautéed mushrooms or roasted vegetables for extra flavor
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