Easy Chicken Lasagna – Creamy, Cheesy & Delicious
This Easy Chicken Lasagna is a creamy, comforting twist on a classic, made with tender shredded chicken, rich cheese layers, and your choice of red or white sauce. No beef needed!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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9–12 lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil)
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2 cups shredded cooked chicken
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1 ½ cups ricotta or cottage cheese
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1 egg
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1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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3 cups marinara or white béchamel sauce
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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1–2 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Mix ricotta, egg, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
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In another bowl, season chicken with herbs and optional sauce.
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Spread a layer of sauce in baking dish. Layer noodles, cheese mixture, chicken, sauce, and mozzarella. Repeat layers.
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Finish with noodles, sauce, mozzarella, and extra Parmesan.
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Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes. Remove foil, bake 15 more until bubbly and golden.
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Rest 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
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Use red or white sauce — both are delicious.
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Add spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies.
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Store leftovers up to 4 days in fridge or freeze.