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White Chicken Lasagna

This white chicken lasagna has layers of shredded chicken and a tangy green chile cream sauce.
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Resting Time10 minutes
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-Italian Fusion
Keyword: green chile chicken lasagna, green chile chicken lasagna recipe, Mexican lasagna verde, white chicken lasagna, white chicken lasagna recipe
Servings: 8

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion medium, finely chopped
  • 3 Cloves garlic minced
  • 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ Cups chicken broth
  • 8 Ounces cream cheese softened
  • 12 Ounces diced green chiles
  • 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 Teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ Teaspoon salt
  • ¼ Teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ Cup sour cream
  • 2 Cups heavy cream
  • 9 to 12 no-boil lasagna noodles
  • 4 Cups chicken cooked and shredded
  • 2 Cups mozzarella cheese shredded
  • 2 Cups pepper jack cheese shredded

Optional Garnish

  • 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking dish.

Prepare the Sauce

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the onion mixture and whisk constantly for about 1 minute.
  • Slowly pour in the chicken broth while whisking. Continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes until the sauce begins to thicken.
  • Add the cream cheese and stir until completely melted and smooth.
  • Stir in the diced green chiles, cumin, oregano, salt and black pepper. Stir in the heavy cream. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Take the sauce off the heat and stir in the sour cream.

Assemble the White Chicken Lasagna

  • Spread a thin layer of the green chile cream sauce over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Arrange 3 or 4 no-boil lasagna noodles over the sauce.
  • I used 3 noodles on mine but brands vary. If you can fit 4 on there, use 4, or break them up and use 3 ½.
  • Spread half of shredded chicken evenly over the noodles. Spoon some of the green chile cream sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with ⅔ cup mozzarella and ⅔ cup pepper jack cheese.
  • Repeat with 3 or 4 more noodles, the remaining chicken, more green chile cream sauce, ⅔ cup mozzarella and ⅔ cup pepper jack.
  • Top with the remaining 3 or 4 noodles and spread the remaining green chile cream sauce evenly on top.
  • Make sure all the noodles are covered with sauce, as exposed parts will stay hard.
  • Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and pepper jack cheese over the sauce.

Bake the Lasagna

  • Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the foil and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly and lightly golden around the edges.
  • Remove from the oven and let the lasagna rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing. Garnish with cilantro before serving, if liked.

Notes

Whisk in the broth gradually: I find it's better to start with a small splash and whisk it smooth before adding more. It’s easier to work out any lumps while the mixture is still thick.
Check the noodle corners: Spread your sauce all the way to the edges of the pan. Exposed corners of oven-ready noodles can stay hard.
Tent the foil: Leave a little space between the foil and the cheese, then crimp it tightly around the rim. Doing this means the foil stays clear of the topping, and the steam helps to soften the noodles.
Let the lasagna rest: Give it 10 to 15 minutes before you slice it, so the layers hold together when serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 680kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 54g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 958mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1864IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 468mg | Iron: 2mg

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