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Chicken Alfredo Lasagna with creamy sauce and melted cheese

Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

This Chicken Alfredo Lasagna combines tender shredded rotisserie chicken, a velvety Alfredo-style sauce, spinach, and ricotta, all layered between cooked lasagna noodles for a comforting family-style bake.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 590

Ingredients
  

Essentials
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup onion, chopped (about 1 medium onion)
  • 10 ounces fresh baby spinach (or packed chopped spinach)
  • 4 cups heavy cream
  • 1.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese (freshly grated if possible)
  • 15 ounces ricotta cheese (one standard container)
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste)
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (meat only, no skin)
  • 15 sheets cooked lasagna noodles (regular or no-boil that have been softened per package)
  • 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Optional add-ons
  • 0.5 teaspoon nutmeg (for a warm, subtle background flavor in the sauce)
  • 1 cup sautéed mushrooms (for earthiness)
  • 0.5 cup sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained and chopped for brightness)
  • 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley or basil (for garnish after baking)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice (to brighten the sauce right before assembling)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mince the garlic and chop the onion. Shred the rotisserie chicken into bite-sized pieces and measure your cheeses. Rinse and roughly chop the spinach if the leaves are large. Have your cooked lasagna noodles ready; if using dried noodles, cook them according to package instructions until al dente and drain on a lightly oiled tray so they don’t stick.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the butter and let it melt, swirling the pan to coat the bottom. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant — about 4–5 minutes.
  3. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until it wilts. This happens quickly.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low. Pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine with the onion and spinach. Add the grated Parmesan and ricotta cheese, stirring until the cheeses melt into a smooth sauce. Adjust seasonings with black pepper and salt.
  5. Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken until evenly coated. Let the sauce come to a slight simmer, then remove from heat.
  6. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab a 9 x 13 inch deep baking dish and spoon a large spoonful of the chicken Alfredo mixture into the bottom to lightly coat the pan.
  7. Lay out your cooked lasagna noodles over the coated bottom. Spoon a generous amount of the chicken Alfredo mixture over the noodles and sprinkle about one-third of the shredded mozzarella.
  8. Continue layering with noodles, chicken Alfredo, and mozzarella until all ingredients are used. The final layer should be the chicken Alfredo mixture topped with the remaining mozzarella.
  9. Cover the lasagna tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes.
  10. Remove the foil and switch to broil. Broil for 2–3 minutes until the mozzarella is golden and bubbly.
  11. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

This lasagna is rich and indulgent, pair it with lighter sides like a green salad or roasted vegetables for a balanced meal.