Chicken Cheese Lasagna - cooking recipe
Ingredients
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1 medium onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups milk
4 cups (16 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 tsp dried basil
1 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp white pepper
2 cups ricotta cheese
1 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
9 lasagna noodles (8 oz), cooked and drained
2 pkgs (10 oz each) frozen spinach, thawed and well drained
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
Preparation
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In a saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt; cook until bubbly.
Gradual ly stir in broth and milk.
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
Boil 1 minute.
Stir in 2 cups Mozzarella, 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, basil, oregano and pepper; set aside.
In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parsley and remaining mozzarella; set aside.
Spread one-quarter of the cheese sauce into a greased 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking dish; cover with one- third of the noodles.
Top with half of ricotta mixture, half the spinach, and half of the chicken.
Cover with one-quarter cheese sauce and one-third noodles.
Repeat layers of ricotta mixture, spinach, chicken and one-quarter cheese sauce.
Cover with remaining noodles and cheese sauce.
Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese over all.
Bake at 350\u00b0, uncovered, for 35-40 minutes.
Let stand 15 minutes.
Yield 12 servings.
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