Description
A rich and comforting Chicken Alfredo Lasagna featuring tender shredded chicken, smoky turkey bacon, melty plant-based cheese, and a velvety natural Alfredo sauce. This layered bake combines fresh greens and aromatic herbs for a satisfying meal perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions, offering creamy textures and hearty flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken breasts
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
Cheese and Dairy Alternatives
- 2 cups plant-based cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce (natural)
Pasta
- 9 lasagna noodles (no-boil or traditional)
Vegetables and Herbs
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, washed and dried
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Oils and Seasonings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Bacon: Cook chicken breasts until juicy and tender, then shred finely. In a separate pan, cook smoked turkey bacon until crisp and chop into bite-size pieces. Set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics and Greens: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until fragrant and translucent. Add fresh spinach or kale and cook briefly until wilted. Remove from heat.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce (natural): Warm Alfredo sauce gently in a saucepan. Season with salt, black pepper, and stir in chopped basil and parsley. Keep stirring to maintain a smooth consistency.
- Assemble the Layers: Grease a baking dish lightly. Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce on the bottom, then layer noodles over the sauce. Add a layer of shredded chicken, bacon, sautéed greens, more Alfredo sauce, and a generous sprinkle of plant-based cheese. Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a top layer of plant-based cheese.
- Bake to Perfection: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30 minutes. Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly. Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Prep in advance to allow flavors to deepen and simplify mealtime.
- Dry spinach or kale thoroughly to prevent watery layers.
- Use plant-based cheese sprinkled between layers and on top for ideal melting and golden finish.
- Do not overcook noodles before assembling; they will finish cooking in the oven.
- Let the lasagna rest after baking to set well for clean slicing.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of recipe)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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