Layers of tender chicken, béchamel, mozzarella, and rosemary create a comforting Italian-inspired bake.
# Ingredient List:
→ 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 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Sauce
07 - 3 cups whole milk
08 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
09 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
10 - 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
11 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
→ Pasta and Assembly
12 - 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
13 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
14 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping
→ Optional
15 - 1 cup baby spinach, roughly chopped
# Steps:
01 - Set oven temperature to 375°F.
02 - In a skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat, add garlic and rosemary and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in shredded chicken, salt, and pepper; mix well 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 stirring continuously until sauce thickens, about 5 to 7 minutes. Season with nutmeg and stir in Parmesan cheese. Remove from heat.
04 - If using, mix 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 the sauce. Add one-third of the chicken mixture, one-quarter of the béchamel, and one-quarter of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layering two more times.
06 - Finish with the last noodles, remaining béchamel sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese on top.
07 - Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
08 - Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the surface is golden and bubbling.
09 - Allow the dish to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
