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    Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna

    Published: Sep 28, 2022 · Modified: Jul 14, 2023 by Nataliia

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    Chicken and broccoli lasagna is a delicious spin on one of the most famous Italian dishes. It is creamy, delicious, and so easy to make.  

    A square cut of cooked white lasagna on a white plate. There are with few green parsley leaves on top and a green-white material in the background.
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    • 🥦Chicken broccoli lasagna recipe overview
    • 📋Ingredients notes and substitutions
    • 🔪Step-by-step instructions
    • 💭Recipe tips
    • 🍴Serving
    • 🌡️How to store and reheat the lasagna
    • 🍲Other hearty dinner ideas
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    🥦Chicken broccoli lasagna recipe overview

    Lasagna is one of the most favorite dishes we make at home. It's easy to make, it reheats, and freezes well.

    As you know, Traditional Italian lasagna is made with meat and tomato sauce.

    Sometimes, I like get creative with my recipes and try to make them in a different way. This recipe is no exception.

    This Alfredo sauce chicken lasagna is made of ground lean chicken and loaded with fresh broccoli. It is creamy and saucy inside with crispy edges and a golden cheese crust on top. The whole family will love this comforting meal.

    Here is why you will love this recipe:

    • Quick - store-bought Alfredo sauce and oven-ready lasagna noodles will save you a lot of time. Instead, you can spend it this extra time with your family or guests. 
    • Complete meal  - this lasagna even has a good serving of vegetables. No need to make any sides, but goes well with any fresh salad. 
    • Great for guests - you can easily feed 8 people with this lasagna. Great recipe for a bigger crowd. 
    • Great for meal preps - easy to pack in lunch boxes and it reheats well. 
    A rectangular glass container with the cooked cheesy dish is placed diagonally on a white surface.

    📋Ingredients notes and substitutions

    Scroll down to the very bottom to see the ingredient quantities in the recipe card.  

    • Ground Chicken - I used 7% fat ground chicken. Ground chicken breasts are too lean for this dish. Ground chicken makes the best sauce and will not be tough even if overcooked. Alternatively, you can use shredded cooked chicken or even leftover rotisserie chicken. I recommend using both dark and white meat when using shredded chicken. 
    • Broccoli - Fresh broccoli with stalks is the best, but you can also use frozen ones. If using frozen, no need to chop them up as they tend to be smaller. 
    • Alfredo Sauce - I used Rao's Alfredo sauce because it has simple ingredients and tastes great. You can use other brands or even a homemade one. 
    • Olive oil - just a little bit for browning the ground chicken to make the sauce.
    • Herbs and Spices - Optional, but I love to add some extra garlic powder, dry basil, and black pepper. 
    • Salt (optional) - When using a store-bought sauce, I skip the salt. The sauce already has it so cheese adds extra sodium. But you can add some extra by taste, especially if making your own Alfredo sauce. 
    • Lasagna Noodles - I used no-boil lasagna noodled. Saves a lot of time and no extra dirty dishes. Of course, you can use regular pasta sheets, just make sure to follow the package cooking instructions. 
    • Ricotta - I used full-fat quality ricotta cheese. It is the base of the lasagna cheese mixture that makes the dish so creamy. 
    • Shredded Mozzarella - I used packaged shredded mozzarella cheese. You can shred your own using a cheese shredded or grater box. 
    • Grated Parmesan - I skip it sometimes, but it for sure adds some good extra cheese flavor to the dish.
    • Egg - it will hold the cheese mixture together and one consistency. 
    • Fresh Parsley - you can use dry parsley or even Italian Spice mix. Fresh parsley adds a nice green color and flavor. 
    Labeled chicken and broccoli lasagna ingredients in a white surface.

    🔪Step-by-step instructions

    Make the sauce - wash the broccoli and chop them coarsely including the stalks. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Now, add ground chicken. Use a wooden spatula to break it apart into crumbles. Cook until browned. Now add spices, chopped broccoli, and the jar of Alfredo sauce. Cover and simmer for about 5-10 minutes over low heat until the meat is fully cooked. Turn off the heat.

    Chopped green broccoli on a cutting board. Stainless steel skillet with ground chicken added chopped broccoli cooking on the stove. The skillet with creamy white sauce is covered with a lid on the stove.

    Make the cheese mixture - rinse parsley well under cold water. Chop it finely. In a large bowl, add ricotta cheese, 1.5 cups of shredded mozzarella, Parmesan cheese, egg, and chopped parsley. Mix everything well to combine.

    Cheese, raw egg, and green chopped parsley are mixed until well combined in a glass bowl.

    Assemble - in a deep casserole dish, pour about 0.5 cups of meat sauce. Lay 3 long lasagna sheets, overlapping each other. Spread a layer (about ⅓) of a cheese mix over the noodles. Now, add another layer of meat sauce, followed by 3 noodles on top. Repeat layers 2 more times. Finish with 3 more noodles and the remaining meat sauce on top. 

    A glass baking dish with layers of meat, lasagna noodles, and cheese. The dish is tightly covered with foil on the last image.

    Bake - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Cover the dish tightly with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes (per no boil package institutions) or until the noodles are soft. Uncover, spread the remaining mozzarella cheese on top and bake for another 10-15 minutes uncovered until the cheese is bubbly and a golden crust appears. 

    A glass rectangular casserole dish with creamy lasagna topped with freshly shredded white cheese on top. Te cheese melted after baking in the bottom image.

    💭Recipe tips

    • if making with shredded chicken, add both white and dark meat
    • you can also use spinach, cauliflower, and peas.
    • baking time may vary depending on the noodles, follow the directions on the packaging. 

    🍴Serving

    Enjoy this creamy chicken lasagna on its own or with the following sides especially if you are serving it to a big crowd:

    • Garlic bread
    • Bread sticks
    • Caesar or garden salad
    • Roasted veggies

    🌡️How to store and reheat the lasagna

    If you made a big batch for a small family, leftovers will last in the fridge for about 3-5 days and up to 3 months in the freeze when properly stored.  

    In this case, make sure to cool down the dish following the safety guidelines. I always cut warm lasagna into smaller squares (1-2 serving sizes) and place them in separate containers to cool down evenly and fast. 

    Once it's barely warm or room temperature, refrigerate the lasagna in an airtight container. 

    Do not leave lasagna at room temperature for longer than 2 hours. 

    For longer storage, place portions of fully cooled down lasagna in freezer-safe bags or containers and freeze it for up to 3 months. 

    Reheat frozen lasagna in the oven for about 40 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. 

    🍲Other hearty dinner ideas

    • Baked stuffed bell peppers
    • Ukrainian lazy cabbage rolls
    • Red lentils and pasta dish

    📖 Recipe

    A square cut of cooked white lasagna on a white plate. There are with few green parsley leaves on top.

    Chicken And Broccoli Lasagna

    Nataliia
    Chicken and broccoli lasagna is a delicious spin on one of the most famous Italian dishes. It is creamy, delicious, and so easy to make.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 45 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 5 minutes mins
    Course dinner, Main Course
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 8
    Calories 433 kcal

    Equipment

    • 1 glass casserole dish 9x13 inches
    • 1 skillet
    • 1 Measuring Cup
    • 1 sheet of foil

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound ground chicken 7% fat
    • 1 cup coarsely chopped broccoli florets
    • 1 24 oz jar Alfredo sauce Rao's or other brand
    • 1 teaspoon dry basil
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • 1 cup shredded mozzarella for lasagna topping
    • 9 no boil lasagna noodles

    Ricotta Cheese Mix

    • 1 15 oz container ricotta cheese whole milk
    • 1.5 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • 1 egg
    • 3 Tablespoons chopped parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Rinse broccoli and parsley well. Chop broccoli coarsely including the stalks. Chop parsley finely.
    • In a large skillet, add olive oil and ground chicken. Brown chicken over medium for about 3-5 minutes. Add broccoli, spices and a jar of Alfredo sauce. Cover and cook on low for 5-10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked, stirring from time to time. Turn off the heat.
    • Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread ½ cup of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13 casserole deep dish. Add 3 lasagna noodles, overlapping. Now, spread ⅓ of ricotta cheese mixture over the noodles, followed by 1 cup of chicken Alfredo sauce. Repeat 2-3 more layers.
    • Finish with 3 noodles and the remaining of the meat sauce on top. Cover the dish with foil tightly. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until noodles are soft.
    • Take the lasagna out and spread the remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella on top. Bake for another 10-15 minutes uncovered until the cheese is bubbly. Enjoy!

    Ricotta Cheese Mix

    • In a large bowl, add ricotta cheese, 1½ cup of mozzarella, ¼ cup of grated Parmesan, egg and chopped parsley. Mix well with the fork until combined. Set aside.

    Notes

    • I used no boil lasagna noodles and Rao's Alfredo sauce.
    • You can use ground chicken or leftovers of Rotisserie.
    • Cool down lasagna properly and store in the fridge, in airtight container for about 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
    • Nutritional facts are for information purposes only.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 29.2gFat: 23.7gSodium: 609.3mgFiber: 1.2gSugar: 2g
    Keyword alfredo chicken lasagna, chicken and broccoli lasagna
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