Chicken and Bacon Lasagna

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 11
Comforting Chicken and Bacon Lasagna
in Pasta

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 medium onion , finely chopped
65 g butter
75 g streaky bacon
1 chicken stock cube , dissolved in
250 ml boiling water
200 g spinach
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
500 g minced chicken
salt and pepper
50 g flour , plus
1/2 tablespoon flour
1/2 lemon , juiced
600 ml milk
nutmeg
9 sheets no-boil lasagna pasta
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
850
Sugar
7g
Fat
57g
Chicken and Bacon Lasagna is a crowd-pleasing dinner that is perfect for a cozy night in. The juicy chicken and smoky bacon come together in a creamy and flavorful white sauce that is layered with no-boil lasagna noodles. The spinach adds a healthy touch to the dish, while the Parmesan cheese gives the lasagna its signature crispy and cheesy topping. This is a perfect option for busy weeknights or for feeding a hungry family.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 375°F/190°C.
2.Start by chopping all your onions, garlic, and bacon into small pieces.
3.In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
4.Add in the chopped onion and bacon and sauté for 7-8 minutes until soft and crispy.
5.Add the minced chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes until it is golden brown.
6.Stir in the dissolved stock, spinach, thyme, and bay leaf and simmer for 10 minutes.
7.In a separate pot, melt the remaining butter.
8.Add in the flour and cook on medium heat for 1-2 minutes.
9.Slowly whisk in the milk and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
10.Add lemon juice and stir well.
11.Assemble the lasagna by greasing a 9x13-inch baking dish.
12.Spread 1/4 cup chicken mixture over the bottom of the dish. Place three lasagna noodles on top of chicken mixture.
13.Pour 1 cup of white sauce over noodles, spread 1/4 of the chicken mixture over the white sauce.
14.Repeat layering the noodles, white sauce, and chicken mixture 3 more times, ending with a layer of white sauce.
15.Sprinkle the top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
16.Bake in preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
17.Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

PROS

The combination of smoky bacon, juicy chicken and rich, creamy sauce makes this lasagna dish a real comfort food.

The recipe uses no-boil lasagna noodles which does not require pasta-cooking hassle.

CONS

The dish is high in calories, with the bacon and creamy sauce adding to its richness.
It should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this meal does not have many nutritional benefits, it does contain spinach which is high in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron and fiber. Spinach has also been known to help lower blood pressure and improve heart health.
Chicken is also a good source of protein and vitamins, and can help support muscle health and increase satiety.

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