Rosemary Chicken Lasagna Layers (Printable)

Tender chicken and fresh rosemary combined with béchamel and mozzarella for a rich, comforting Italian meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and rosemary, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in shredded chicken, salt, and pepper, toss to combine then remove from heat.
03 - Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in milk, stirring constantly until thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Season with nutmeg and stir in Parmesan cheese, then remove from heat.
04 - If using, stir chopped spinach into the chicken mixture.
05 - Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Place 3 lasagna noodles over sauce, then top with one-third of the chicken mixture, one-quarter of the béchamel, and one-quarter of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layering twice more.
06 - Top with the remaining noodles, then spread the remaining béchamel sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
07 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
08 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
09 - Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Infused with fresh rosemary for unique aroma
  • Great make-ahead main dish for gatherings
02 -
  • Contains common allergens: milk and wheat (gluten)
  • For lighter version, use part-skim cheese and low-fat milk
03 -
  • Let lasagna rest before slicing for neatly layered servings
  • Mozzarella and Parmesan give extra golden top when baked uncovered
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