Chicken Lasagna with White Sauce

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 (9-ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles
• 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Add ground chicken, oregano, basil, thyme, pepper, and salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 8 minutes.
4. Add flour and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
5. Gradually add chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 2 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese.
7. Spread 1/2 cup of the white sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
8. Cover with a layer of lasagna noodles, breaking to fit as needed. Spread 1/3 of the chicken mixture on top of the noodles, followed by 1/3 of the mozzarella cheese.
9. Repeat layering 2 more times, ending with a layer of noodles. Spread remaining white sauce on top and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese.
10. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly.
11. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Lasagna dates back to ancient Rome, where it was made with layers of dough, cheese, and sauce.
• This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken.
• The white sauce in this dish can be replaced with store-bought alfredo sauce for a quicker version.