White Chicken Caprese Lasagna
A delicious twist on traditional lasagna that combines creamy layers with the flavors of Caprese salad, featuring chicken, fresh basil, and sun-dried tomatoes.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (we used rotisserie) Rotisserie chicken is a great time saver.
- 14 oz artichoke hearts (drained and chopped, 1 can)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese (divided) Reserve half for topping.
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil (divided) Reserve half for mixing into the cream cheese.
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, drained, and divided) Divide between the filling and topping.
- 12 oz low-fat cream cheese (room temperature, 1½ bricks) Make sure it's softened for easier mixing.
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 tsp minced garlic Adjust according to taste.
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
- 12 oz cooked lasagna noodles (1 box) Use your preferred noodle type.
- 12 slices whole milk mozzarella cheese For topping.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and set out a 9x13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, mix together the chicken, artichokes, Parmesan cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, half of the basil, and all of the tomatoes. Set this mixture aside.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, half and half, garlic, and salt and pepper until well combined. Stir in the remaining half of the basil. Set half of this cream cheese mixture aside.
- Take the other half of the cream cheese mixture and mix it with the chicken mixture.
Assembly
- Spread half of the plain cream cheese mixture into the bottom of the baking dish. Lay 3 cooked lasagna noodles on top, then add one-third of the chicken mixture.
- Repeat this layering two more times, finishing with a layer of noodles.
- Top the final noodle layer with the remaining plain cream cheese mixture.
- Lay the slices of whole milk mozzarella on top in rows of three. Then, sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella over everything and add extra basil if desired.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until heated through.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing, serving, and enjoying!
Notes
Make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature to blend easier. Feel free to adjust the amount of garlic and basil to suit your taste. Using rotisserie chicken will save you time and add great flavor. Add some spinach or other vegetables for extra nutrients.