CHICKEN CHEESE LASAGNA

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I'm not sure where this recipe came from but it is absolutely wonderful. DH loves this and its a good way to get him to eat spinach.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups milk
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
8 ounces lasagna noodles (9-10 noodles)
2 cups cream-style cottage cheese
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat butter in 2 qt saucepan over low heat until melted.
  • Add garlic.
  • Stir in flour and salt.
  • Cook, stirring constantly until bubbly.
  • Remove from heat and stir in milk and broth.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in mozzarella, 3/4 cup Parmesan, onion, basil, oregano, parsley and pepper.
  • Cook over low heat stirring constantly until cheese is melted.
  • Spread 1/4 of the cheese sauce (about 1 1/2 cups) in ungreased 13x9 dish and top with 3 or 4 noodles (cooked or uncooked, your preference), overlapping if necessary.
  • Spread 1/2 of the cottage cheese over noodles.
  • Repeat with 1/4 of cheese sauce, 3-4 noodles, and remaining cottage cheese.
  • Top with chicken, spinach, 1/4 of cheese sauce, remaining noodles, and remaining cheese sauce.
  • Sprinkle with 3/4 cup Parmesan and 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese.
  • Cook uncovered at 350°F 20-30 minutes until nice and bubbly.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.9, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 23, Cholesterol 149.2, Sodium 1654.9, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 49.3

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