White Chicken Lasagna Tasty Twist On Traditional Lasagna

This lasagna white chicken lasagna recipe, with chunks of tender chicken, savory bacon, lots of gooey cheese and ranch flavoring, is the ultimate comfort food. Different than traditional classic lasagna, bursting with sun dried tomatoes and artichokes. My family loves a large casserole dish of this dinner on a warm summer evening on the patio with a simple green salad and garlic bread or our Hot Cheese Bread. It’s just as delicious on a cozy, chilly night when you’re craving comfort food at its finest.

Ingredients to Make White Chicken Lasagna

Here’s what you need to make this creamy white chicken lasagna:

Chicken – Cooked and shredded. Make things even easier and use a rotisserie chicken. Bacon Mozzarella cheese Parmesan cheese – start with a cup parmesan and add a sprinkle more on top Artichoke hearts Sun-dried tomatoes Cream cheese – this will thicken the sauce. You can use this in place of a butter and all purpose flour roux. Milk Ranch dressing mix (we always like to use Hidden Valley brand) Lasagna noodles – boil in a large pot of salted water until al dente salt and black pepper – to taste

Variations and Additions

You can make this lasagna using any of your favorite ingredients. Here are some additions and/or variations you can make to this white lasagna recipe to make it your own:

Fresh spinach Garlic cloves – diced or finely minced Sauteed onion Roasted red peppers Italian sausage Alfredo sauce (instead of the cream cheese mixture, see notes below) Ricotta cheese (or half ricotta, half mozzarella) One egg (Add it to the chicken mixture to help hold it all together if desired) Red pepper flakes Mushrooms or other veggies Zucchini Fresh basil, fresh parsley, dried oregano,oregano Salt & pepper to taste (if desired, we think it is plenty savory with the ranch powder mix) Chicken broth – to give the noodles more of a chicken flavor, boil noodles in chicken broth rather than salted water.

The Creamy White Sauce

For this recipe, the creamy white sauce we use is more of a creamy ranch sauce that complements the bacon and other flavors. We make this sauce for the lasagna by combining cream cheese, milk, and ranch dressing powder in a large saucepan. It isn’t really supposed to be an “Alfredo” sauce. If you prefer to use Alfredo sauce instead (which is also very delicious!) you can use our homemade Alfredo sauce recipe or our healthy Red Pepper Alfredo sauce.

Tips for Delicious White Chicken Lasagna

If you have a pressure cooker (Instant Pot), the easiest way to prepare the shredded chicken is to place 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ pounds) in the pressure cooker and cook on high pressure for 20 minutes with a quick release. This cooks the chicken breasts perfectly and they will shred easily. My kids are a bit picky when it comes to trying new foods, so I usually make two pans, one with tomatoes and artichokes for the adults and another one without for the kids. Either way you make it, it’s rich, indulgent and delicious! To give your lasagna an extra kick, I love using a thick, sliced peppered bacon. It tastes best using freshly cooked bacon, but you can use precooked bacon pieces if you’re pressed for time, or use turkey bacon. All are delicious options! This lasagna freezes beautifully. Make one pan for dinner tonight and another to pop in the freezer for later. Thaw in the fridge before baking. If stored tightly covered in the freezer, it’ll stay nice and fresh for up to two months. To reheat, just pop it in the oven and heat through, about 45 minutes to an hour.

Storing and Reheating Leftovers

Store leftovers in an airtight container or covered in plastic wrap in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, cut into individual portions and microwave or place in a baking dish and cover with foil. Reheat at 350-degrees F for 30 minutes or until cooked through. You simply can’t go wrong with tender noodles, meat, cheese and rich sauce. There are so many delicious variations on traditional lasagna; try a few of our favorite recipes and see for yourself! Read Next: 33+ Easy Dinner Ideas for Busy Weeknights