Best-Best Chicken and Spinach Lasagna
A rich, layered lasagna with tender chicken, fresh spinach, and a homemade tomato sauce for a taste of excellence. This italian-inspired pasta (vegetarian-friendly) ready in about 50 minutes pairs lasagna noodles, ground chicken, thawed and drained spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz lasagna noodles
- 1 lb ground chicken
- 8 oz, thawed and drained spinach
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup, grated parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook lasagna noodles in salted boiling water for 8-10 minutes until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Step 2: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add ground chicken, salt, and black pepper; cook 5-7 minutes until browned and crumbly.
- Step 3: Stir in spinach, tomato sauce, ricotta, and parmesan; mix until well combined. Fold in egg and adjust seasoning.
- Step 4: Layer noodles, sauce mixture, and additional parmesan in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Top with remaining parmesan and bake 25-30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Best-Best Chicken and Spinach Lasagna take to make?
Total time is about 50 minutes (20 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Best-Best Chicken and Spinach Lasagna?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep lasagna noodles from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Best-Best Chicken and Spinach Lasagna?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Best-Best Chicken and Spinach Lasagna for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
Is Best-Best Chicken and Spinach Lasagna vegetarian-friendly?
Yes — this recipe is tagged vegetarian-friendly based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Quick to prep and the results are amazing. A real keeper.
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
