White Chicken Lasagna
A delicious twist on the classic Italian dish featuring creamy white sauce, tender chicken, and hearty mushrooms, perfect for family dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 kg chicken breast (or boneless skinless thigh)
- 2 cups chicken broth (stock)
- 2 bay leaves (dried)
- 3 sprigs thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 tsp Vegeta (or chicken stock powder/granulated bouillon) Note 1
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Mushrooms
- 500 g mushrooms (quartered)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp butter (separated)
- 2 tbsp olive oil (separated)
For the White Sauce
- 50 g butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¾ cup flour (plain/all-purpose)
- 4 cups milk (any fat %)
- 200 g cheddar cheese (shredded) Note 2
For the Lasagna
- 375 g lasagna sheets (fresh or 250g/8oz dried) Note 3
- 200 g mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
Cooking the Chicken
- Cook the chicken in a pot with the chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, Vegeta, and black pepper. Simmer until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove from heat, shred the chicken, and set aside.
Cooking the Mushrooms
- In a pan, heat 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of olive oil.
- Add the mushrooms and cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden.
- Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves, salt, and pepper, and cook for another minute. Set aside.
Making the White Sauce
- In another pot, melt 50g of butter and add the minced garlic. Cook for about a minute.
- Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Gradually add the milk while whisking to prevent lumps. Stir in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Assembling & Baking
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
- In a baking dish, spread a bit of the white sauce on the bottom.
- Layer with lasagna sheets, half of the shredded chicken, mushrooms, and more sauce. Repeat the layers, finishing with lasagna sheets and the remaining sauce on top.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the top and bake for 30-40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Notes
Use cooked rotisserie chicken for a quicker option. Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors. Don’t skip the fresh herbs; they enhance the taste.