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1 slice of chicken broccoli lasagna on a white plate.
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Creamy Chicken Broccoli Lasagna Recipe

Enjoy a flavorful twist on classic lasagna with this recipe for chicken and broccoli in a creamy pesto alfredo sauce!
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 706kcal
Author: Sara Ayesh

Equipment

  • 1 large skillet
  • 1 9x13 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 6 no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken breast
  • 1 head of broccoli chopped
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 2 cups milk 2%, skim, or whole
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • 6.5 oz jar of pesto about ¾ cup if using homemade
  • 3 cups mozzarella cheese shredded

Instructions

  • Prepare the white sauce by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium high heat then add in the garlic and flour.
  • Whisk to combine and continue stirring for 3-5 minutes.
  • Slowly add in the milk and chicken stock in ½ cup increments. Stirring in between and allow the mixture to thicken up between each addition.
  • Once all of the liquid has been added stir in the salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, broccoli, and pesto. Cook for 5-7 minutes then remove from heat.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a 9x13 baking dish add ½ cup of the sauce and spread it to cover the bottom of the dish.
  • Add one layer of lasagna noodles and top with another cup of the white sauce.
  • Top with ½ of the ricotta cheese, ⅓ of the chicken, ⅓ of the shredded mozzarella, and then another layer of lasagna noodles.
  • Top the lasagna noodles with more sauce and continue layering until all ingredients are gone.
  • Finish the lasagna on top with an extra sprinkle of mozzarella cheese and bake for 15 minutes uncovered.
  • Cover the lasagna with foil and bake another 20-25 minutes.

Notes

Chop the broccoli florets into small pieces so they cook evenly and fit nicely in the lasagna layers.
Spread a hearty layer of sauce between each sheet layer so your lasagna can cook well.
Want a crisp, cheesy top? Remove the aluminum foil and let your creamy chicken lasagna broil for a few minutes. Don't leave it unattended! 
Give your lasagna some time to set before slicing and digging right in. Show that willpower!

Nutrition

Calories: 706kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 1505mg | Potassium: 560mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1795IU | Vitamin C: 69mg | Calcium: 606mg | Iron: 1mg