Chicken Alfredo Lasagna – Plain Chicken

The BEST Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Recipe – Layers of homemade Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, gooey mozzarella cheese, and creamy cottage cheese, all nestled between lasagna noodles. A comforting family favorite that’s perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions. Dive into creamy pasta perfection!

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Easy Chicken Lasagna Recipe

Stop what you are doing and add this Chicken Alfredo Lasagna to your menu! This decadent dish boasts layers of homemade Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and a generous blanket of gooey mozzarella cheese, all nestled between perfectly cooked lasagna noodles.  It’s a mouthwatering fusion of Italian and comfort cuisine that’s pure delight, whether served for a family dinner or a special occasion.

How to Make Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

This baked pasta recipe is very easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions for al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.

Melt butter in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds. Whisk in heavy cream. Cook until the sauce has thickened. Remove the skillet from the heat. Season with salt and black pepper. Add parmesan cheese to the cream mixture and stir until the cheese melts.

In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, and parsley. Stir well. Set aside.

To assemble the lasagna, spread half of a cup of alfredo sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer six lasagna noodles over the sauce. Top the noodles with half of the cottage cheese mixture. Top with shredded chicken and mozzarella cheese. Spread half of the Alfredo sauce over the cheese. Repeat the layers and top the casserole with mozzarella cheese. 

Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake in a preheated oven. Remove the foil and bake until the bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown. Garnish with parsley. Cool for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting into slices.

Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions

• I use rotisserie chicken in this dish. You can use any cooked chopped chicken you have on hand.
  • Chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins.
  • This is a great recipe to use up any leftover grilled chicken!
• Can I use store-bought Alfredo sauce? Yes. You can substitute two jars of Alfredo sauce.
  • I really encourage you to make the homemade Alfredo sauce. It is packed full of amazing flavor! It is so much better than the jarred stuff.
• Variations/Additions:
  • spinach
  • onions
  • bell peppers
  • pancetta or bacon
• If you don’t like cottage cheese, you can substitute ricotta cheese. 
• Can I make Chicken Lasagna ahead of time? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before baking.
  • Bring the baking dish to room temperature before baking as directed.
• Can I freeze Chicken Alfredo Lasagna? Yes. Assemble the lasagna and cool to room temperature. Wrap the pan with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to four months.
  • When ready to cook, thaw and bake as directed.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

What to Serve with Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

This lasagna has quickly become a family favorite. We love the flavors in this dish. It is great for when you need to feed a crowd. When it comes to what to serve with this pasta, I have some delicious options for you. 

• To complement the creamy richness of the lasagna, start with a fresh green salad. The crisp vegetables and creamy dressing provide a refreshing contrast to the indulgent flavors of the dish.
• If you’re looking for something heartier, garlic bread or cheesy garlic knots make for fantastic side options, adding a comforting touch to your meal.
• Roasted or steamed vegetables, such as green beans or asparagus, can also be served for a wholesome balance.

With these options, you’ll create a well-rounded and satisfying meal for the whole family! Looking for more side dish ideas? Here are some popular recipes from the website:

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Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

Yield: 12 people

Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

The BEST Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Recipe – Layers of homemade Alfredo sauce, tender chicken, gooey mozzarella cheese, and creamy cottage cheese, all nestled between lasagna noodles. A comforting family favorite that’s perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions. Dive into creamy pasta perfection!

• 12 lasagna noodles
• 4 cups cooked chopped chicken
• 18 slices mozzarella cheese

Cheese Filling

• 1 (24-oz) container cottage cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 2 Tbsp dried parsley

• Preheat oven to 375ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions for al dente. Reserve at least ¼ cup of the pasta water. Drain the remaining water and set aside.

• To make the homemade alfredo sauce, melt a stick of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic cloves and cook for 30 seconds. Whisk in heavy cream. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce has thickened. Remove the skillet from the heat. Season with salt and black pepper. Add parmesan cheese to the cream mixture and stir until the cheese melts. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of pasta water to reach the desired consistency. 

• In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, and parsley. Stir well. Set aside.

• To assemble the lasagna, spread half of a cup of alfredo sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer six lasagna noodles over the sauce. Top the noodles with half of the cottage cheese mixture. Top with half of the shredded chicken and 6 mozzarella cheese slices. Spread half of the Alfredo sauce over the cheese.

• Repeat the layers: pasta, cottage cheese, chicken, mozzarella, and sauce. Top the casserole with mozzarella cheese. 

• Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additonal 25 minutes, until the bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown. Garnish with parsley.

• Cool for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting into slices.

• I use rotisserie chicken in this dish. You can use any cooked chopped chicken you have on hand.
  • Chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins.
  • This is a great recipe to use up any leftover grilled chicken!
• Can I use store-bought Alfredo sauce? Yes. You can substitute two jars of Alfredo sauce.
  • I really encourage you to make the homemade Alfredo sauce. It is packed full of amazing flavor! It is so much better than the jarred stuff.
• Variations/Additions
  • spinach
  • onions
  • bell peppers
  • pancetta or bacon
• If you don’t like cottage cheese, you can substitute ricotta cheese. 
• Can I make Chicken Lasagna ahead of time? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before baking.
  • Bring the baking dish to room temperature before baking as directed.
• Can I freeze Chicken Alfredo Lasagna? Yes. Assemble the lasagna and cool to room temperature. Wrap the pan with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to four months.
  • When ready to cook, thaw and bake as directed.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Steph