The Best Creamy Chicken and Spinach Lasagna
Layered lasagna with a rich chicken spinach sauce, creamy ricotta, and baked to perfection. This italian-inspired pasta ready in about 70 minutes pairs lasagna noodles, chicken breast, spinach for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 550 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
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast
- 10 oz spinach
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook lasagna noodles in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Step 2: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic cloves for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add chicken and cook until browned and fully cooked, about 6-8 minutes.
- Step 3: Stir in spinach and cook until wilted. Add tomato sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat.
- Step 4: In a bowl, mix ricotta, parmesan, egg, salt, and pepper. Layer lasagna noodles, chicken-spinach mixture, and ricotta mixture in a baking dish. Top with marinara sauce.
- Step 5: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until bubbly. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does The Best Creamy Chicken and Spinach Lasagna take to make?
Total time is about 70 minutes (30 min prep + 40 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 The Best Creamy 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 The Best Creamy 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 The Best Creamy 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.
What goes well with The Best Creamy Chicken and Spinach Lasagna?
Italian pasta like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Absolutely wonderful.
- ★★★★★
Great base recipe! I added a pinch of smoked paprika and it was even better.
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
