White Chicken Lasagna
A comforting and delicious dish that combines tender chicken, creamy sauce, and cheesy layers, perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 kg chicken breast (or boneless skinless thigh)
- 4 cups milk (any fat %)
- 2 cups chicken broth (stock)
- 2 pieces bay leaves (dried)
- 3 sprigs thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 tsp Vegeta (or chicken stock powder/granulated bouillon) Note 1
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the Mushrooms
- 2 tbsp butter (separated) 1 tbsp for cooking mushrooms, 50g for white sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil (separated) 1 tbsp for cooking mushrooms
- 500 g mushrooms (quartered)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced) 1 for mushrooms, 2 for white sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the White Sauce
- 3/4 cup flour (plain/all-purpose)
- 200 g cheddar cheese (shredded) Note 2
For Assembly
- 375 g lasagna sheets (fresh or 250g/8oz dried) Note 3
- 200 g mozzarella cheese (shredded)
Instructions
Cook Chicken
- In a pot, add the chicken, milk, chicken broth, bay leaves, thyme, Vegeta, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked.
- Once done, remove the chicken and let it cool before shredding it into pieces.
Prepare Mushrooms
- In a pan, heat 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of olive oil. Add the mushrooms and garlic, and sauté until the mushrooms are soft.
- Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Make White Sauce
- In the same pan, melt 50g of butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic, followed by flour, and stir for a minute.
- Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, and bring it to a boil. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Mix in the cheddar cheese until melted and smooth.
Assemble & Bake
- In a baking dish, layer the ingredients. Start with some white sauce, then lasagna sheets, shredded chicken, sautéed mushrooms, and more white sauce.
- Repeat this process until all ingredients are used, finishing with the white sauce.
- Top with mozzarella cheese and bake in the oven at 180°C (350°F) for about 30-40 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
Notes
Let the lasagna cool before slicing for better pieces. Use pre-cooked chicken to save time. Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or zucchini for extra nutrients.