🍴 Creamy Chicken Lasagna with White Sauce 🧀

Cook up comfort in every layer! Perfect for family dinners or meal prep for busy weekdays.

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups milk
- 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 cups spinach, cooked and drained
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Begin with the white sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
3. Stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until it turns lightly golden.
4. Gradually whisk in milk and cream, ensuring a smooth consistency. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
5. Season the sauce with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and nutmeg. Remove from heat and set aside.
6. Assemble the lasagna: In a baking dish, spread a layer of white sauce. Lay down 3 lasagna noodles.
7. Add a layer of shredded chicken, cooked spinach, dollops of ricotta, a sprinkle of mozzarella, and a covering of sauce. Repeat the layering.
8. Finish with the final layer of noodles, topped with the remaining sauce, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
9. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for another 10-15 minutes until the top is bubbly and golden.
10. Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 450
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Proteins: 28g
- Fats: 24g
- Fibre: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a variation in greens, try substituting spinach with kale or Swiss chard.
- Mix up the cheeses for a richer flavor profile; provolone or Gruyère make great additions.

⏳ Preparation Time 🕒
Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 40 minutes | Serving: 8 servings