Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

 Instructions

1. Prepare the Cheesy Filling:
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, a good pinch of salt, and a few cracks of black pepper. Mix until smooth and well-blended.

2. Build Your Beautiful Layers:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grab a 9×13-inch baking dish and let’s create:

• Base Layer: Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce over the bottom of the dish to prevent sticking.

• Noodle Foundation: Place 3 lasagna noodles over the sauce.

• First Fill: Spread half of the ricotta mixture evenly over the noodles. Scatter half of the shredded chicken on top, drizzle generously with Alfredo sauce, and sprinkle with a portion of the mozzarella.

• Repeat: Add another layer of 3 noodles and repeat the previous step with the remaining ricotta, chicken, more Alfredo, and more mozzarella.

• The Grand Finale: Top with the final 3 noodles. Spread the remaining Alfredo sauce over them, and finish with a generous blanket of the remaining mozzarella and the grated Parmesan.

3. Bake to Bubbly, Golden Perfection:

• Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

• Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is gloriously golden and the edges are bubbling with delight.

4. The Hardest Part: Let it Rest!
Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it stand for at least 10 minutes before cutting. This allows the layers to set, making it easier to slice into perfect, beautiful portions.

✨ Chef’s Notes & Variations

• Veggie Boost: Stir some fresh spinach or sautéed mushrooms into the ricotta mixture for a pop of color and nutrition.

• Make-Ahead Marvel: Assemble the entire lasagna a day ahead, cover, and refrigerate. Just add a few extra minutes to the baking time when cooking from cold. The flavors meld together even more!

• From Scratch: For the ultimate rich flavor, make a quick homemade Alfredo by melting ½ cup butter with 1 cup heavy cream and 1 minced garlic clove. Simmer and whisk in 1 ½ cups of freshly grated Parmesan until smooth.

🍷 Perfect For:

• The coziest of family dinners

• Impressing guests at a dinner party

• Holiday potlucks (you’ll never have leftovers to take home)

• Freezer meal prep for future you

This isn’t just another pasta bake; it’s a creamy, cheesy, soul-warming experience. One bite of this Chicken Alfredo Lasagna, and it’s guaranteed to earn a permanent spot in your recipe rotation.