Description
White Chicken Skillet Lasagna is a creamy, one-pan pasta dish made with tender chicken, lasagna noodles, spinach, and a rich white sauce—ready in under an hour for a cozy family meal.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 onion, finely chopped
- 8 oz lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter (optional, for richness)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add onion and garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add broken lasagna noodles, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Stir well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15–18 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender.
- Stir in spinach and cooked chicken, simmering for another 2–3 minutes until spinach is wilted.
- Remove from heat and stir in mozzarella, Parmesan, and butter if using, until melted and creamy.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving to allow sauce to thicken.
Notes
- You can substitute rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- Use whole wheat noodles for added fiber and nutrition.
- Try adding mushrooms or peas for extra vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of skillet
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg