White Chicken Lasagna by @samsweetandspicetreats

1h5
Hard

8 servings

🍗

1 kg

Chicken Breast

🥛

950 ml

Milk

🍲

480 ml

Chicken Broth

🍃

2

Bay Leaves

🌿

3 sprigs

Thyme

🧂

10 ml

Vegeta

🌶️

2.5 ml

Black Pepper

🧈

85 g

Butter

🫒

30 ml

Olive Oil

🫑

500 g

Peppers

🧄

4

Garlic Cloves

🧂

5 ml

Salt

🧈

4 tbsp

Butter

🧄

2

Garlic Cloves

🌾

95 g

Flour

🧀

2 cup

Cheddar Cheese

🍝

380 g

Lasagna Sheets

🧀

2 cup

Mozzarella Cheese

🌿

4 g

Parsley

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/21

    Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Lightly grease a large baking dish.

    butter
    🥘baking dish

  2. Step 2/21

    Place the milk, chicken broth, Vegeta seasoning, bay leaves, thyme, black pepper, chicken, and bell peppers in the large saucepan.

    milk
    chicken broth
    Vegeta seasoning
    dried bay leaves
    fresh thyme
    ground black pepper
    boneless skinless chicken breast
    bell peppers
    🍲large saucepan
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/21

    Bring the saucepan just to a simmer over low heat. Simmer for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the peppers are tender.

    boneless skinless chicken breast
    bell peppers
    🍲large saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/21

    Remove the chicken and bell peppers from the poaching liquid. Reserve all of the cooking liquid and discard the bay leaves.

    boneless skinless chicken breast
    bell peppers
    dried bay leaves
    🍲large saucepan
    🗜️tongs

  5. Step 5/21

    Shred the cooked chicken into bite-size pieces using two forks. Set the shredded chicken aside.

    boneless skinless chicken breast
    🍴two forks
    🪵cutting board

  6. Step 6/21

    Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in the large skillet over high heat. Add half of the bell peppers and half of the garlic.

    butter
    olive oil
    bell peppers
    garlic
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/21

    Season the peppers with half of the salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, then transfer the peppers to a plate.

    bell peppers
    salt
    ground black pepper
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/21

    Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet. Cook the remaining bell peppers and garlic for 5 minutes with the remaining salt and pepper.

    butter
    olive oil
    bell peppers
    garlic
    salt
    ground black pepper
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/21

    Melt the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter in the large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining garlic and stir until lightly golden.

    butter
    garlic
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/21

    Add the all-purpose flour to the melted butter. Stir constantly for 1 minute to form a smooth roux.

    all-purpose flour
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/21

    Gradually whisk 2 cups of reserved poaching liquid into the roux. Continue whisking until the mixture forms a thick, smooth paste.

    milk
    chicken broth
    🍳large skillet
    🥄whisk
    🥄measuring cups

  12. Step 12/21

    Whisk in 1 more cup of reserved poaching liquid. Add the remaining liquid gradually and whisk until fully smooth.

    milk
    chicken broth
    🍳large skillet
    🥄whisk
    🥄measuring cups

  13. Step 13/21

    Stir the sauce constantly for 1 to 2 minutes until thickened. Remove the skillet from the heat.

    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  14. Step 14/21

    Stir the shredded cheddar cheese into the hot sauce until melted. Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.

    shredded cheddar cheese
    salt
    ground black pepper
    🍳large skillet
    🥄wooden spoon

  15. Step 15/21

    Transfer 2 1/2 cups of white sauce to a bowl for the topping. Stir the shredded chicken and cooked bell peppers into the remaining sauce.

    boneless skinless chicken breast
    bell peppers
    🍳large skillet
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄wooden spoon

  16. Step 16/21

    Spread a thin layer of chicken sauce over the base of the baking dish. Cover it with a layer of fresh lasagna sheets.

    fresh lasagna sheets
    🥘baking dish
    🥄wooden spoon

  17. Step 17/21

    Spread half of the chicken mixture over the lasagna sheets. Add another layer of fresh lasagna sheets.

    fresh lasagna sheets
    boneless skinless chicken breast
    bell peppers
    🥘baking dish
    🥄wooden spoon

  18. Step 18/21

    Spread the remaining chicken mixture over the sheets. Cover with a final layer of fresh lasagna sheets.

    fresh lasagna sheets
    boneless skinless chicken breast
    bell peppers
    🥘baking dish
    🥄wooden spoon

  19. Step 19/21

    Pour the reserved white sauce evenly over the final pasta layer. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly on top.

    shredded mozzarella cheese
    🥘baking dish
    🥄wooden spoon

  20. Step 20/21

    Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until golden and bubbling.

    🥘baking dish
    📄aluminum foil

  21. Step 21/21

    Rest the lasagna for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve warm.

    fresh parsley
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Dairy, Broth, Oils, Seasoning

Ingredients

Chicken breast, Milk, Chicken broth, Bay leaves, Thyme, Vegeta, Black pepper, Butter, Olive oil, Peppers, Garlic cloves, Salt, Flour, Cheddar cheese, Lasagna sheets, Mozzarella cheese, Parsley

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein

Calories

790 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 52g, Carbohydrates: 59g, Fat: 37g, Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 11g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 520mg, Iron: 3.2mg, Potassium: 610mg, Sodium: 980mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 310mcg, Vitamin C: 75mg, Vitamin B12: 1.3mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

35 minutes

Overall

1 hour 5 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

21 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large saucepan, large skillet, whisk, wooden spoon, tongs, two forks, baking dish, measuring cups, measuring spoons, aluminum foil, knife, cutting board

Appliances

oven, stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta Bake, Casserole

Occasions

Dinner, Family Meal, Potluck, Weekend Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-American, European

Geographic

to inform

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Cheesy, Tender, Bubbly, Soft

Flavors

Savory, Rich, Cheesy, Garlicky, Herby, Peppery

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool before refrigerating,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Wrap portions tightly,Use freezer-safe containers,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)