Chicken Cordon Bleu Lasagna

Ingredients

• 1lb chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 8-10 slices deli ham, chopped
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup Italian cheese blend, shredded
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 8 lasagna noodles, cooked

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken, ham, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix until combined.
3. In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Italian cheese blend, and chicken broth. Mix until combined.
4. In a 9x13 baking dish, layer 4 cooked lasagna noodles on the bottom. Spread the chicken mixture on top of the noodles.
5. Top with 4 more lasagna noodles. Spread the ricotta cheese mixture on top of the noodles.
6. Top with remaining 4 lasagna noodles. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• This dish was inspired by the classic French dish, chicken cordon bleu.
• Lasagna noodles are a type of pasta.
• This dish can be made ahead of time and frozen for later.