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White Chicken Lasagna (Caprese Chicken Lasagna)

This White Chicken Lasagna is a creamy, delicious twist on a classic! Perfect for family dinners, it's loaded with tender chicken and fresh flavors.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (we used rotisserie)
  • 1 can artichoke hearts (14 oz, drained and chopped)
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz shredded mozzarella cheese (divided)
  • 1 cup chopped fresh basil (divided)
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped, drained, and divided)
  • 12 oz low-fat cream cheese (room temperature, 1½ bricks)
  • 1 cup half and half
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 12 oz cooked lasagna noodles (1 box)
  • 12 slices whole milk mozzarella cheese

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring Spoons

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). This ensures even cooking from the start.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, half and half, and minced garlic. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Stir in the grated Parmesan, 4 oz of shredded mozzarella, half of the chopped basil, and half of the sun-dried tomatoes. Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  3. Spread a thin layer of the cheese mixture on the bottom of your 9x13 inch baking dish. Place 4 cooked lasagna noodles on top. Next, layer in half of the shredded chicken, followed by half of the artichoke hearts, and a sprinkle of the remaining sun-dried tomatoes. Spoon more cheese mixture over this layer.
  4. Repeat the layering process: add another layer of noodles, the remaining chicken, artichoke hearts, and cheese mixture. Top with the final layer of noodles and finish with the remaining mozzarella slices.
  5. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil (to prevent burning) and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. After 25 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  6. Once baked, remove the lasagna from the oven and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes. This resting time allows the layers to set, making it easier to slice. Garnish with the remaining fresh basil before serving.

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free lasagna noodles.
  • To make it dairy-free, substitute cream cheese and half and half with dairy-free alternatives.
  • For a low-carb version, replace lasagna noodles with thinly sliced zucchini or eggplant.