Description
This White Chicken Lasagna recipe offers a comforting, creamy dinner that layers tender chicken breast with plant-based cheese, fresh herbs, and a rich, luscious sauce. Quick and easy to prepare, it is perfect for busy weeknights, delivering a deliciously balanced, nourishing meal that the entire family will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 cups chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
Cheese and Cream
- 1 cup plant-based cheese, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta (plant-based)
- 1 cup heavy cream (plant-based)
Vegetables and Herbs
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves
Dry Goods
- 9 lasagna noodles (regular or gluten-free)
Flavorings and Others
- 2 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 1/4 cup grape juice (natural)
- 1 tsp natural gelling agent
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Cook chicken breast in a skillet over medium heat until tender and juicy. Dice into bite-sized pieces and set aside to preserve texture and flavor for layering.
- Create the Creamy Sauce: In a pan, sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add plant-based heavy cream and grape juice, then simmer gently. Stir in vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), fresh parsley, fresh thyme, and natural gelling agent to thicken the sauce to a luscious consistency.
- Layer the Lasagna: Spread a thin layer of sauce at the bottom of the baking dish to prevent sticking. Alternate layers of lasagna noodles, chicken, sauce, fresh spinach, and dollops of plant-based ricotta. Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with a generous topping of shredded plant-based cheese.
- Bake to Perfection: Cover the dish with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes. During the last 10 minutes, remove the foil to allow the cheese topping to melt and turn golden brown.
- Let it Rest: After baking, allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes to let the layers set, making it easier to serve and enhancing flavor melding.
Notes
- Pre-cook noodles by softening in boiling water before assembling for smoother layering and faster baking.
- Use fresh herbs to bring brightness and freshness not achievable with dried herbs.
- Allow the lasagna to cool slightly before slicing for better portion control and presentation.
- Layer ingredients evenly for balanced flavor in every serving.
- Adjust the amount of natural gelling agent to ensure the sauce holds a creamy but stable texture without runniness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/6 of recipe)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: white chicken lasagna, plant-based cheese, creamy lasagna, easy dinner, gluten-free, plant-based ricotta, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, healthy lasagna
