Chicken Lasagna

Preparation time  : 70 min
Ingredients  : 18

A nutritious and healthy dish that combines chicken and creamy sauce for an irresistible taste

Ingredients

For the Chicken Filling:

500g Alyoum Chicken Breasts, cooked and shredded

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup spinach, chopped


1 cup tomato sauce


1 teaspoon dried oregano


2 teaspoons salt and pepper, divided


For the Béchamel Sauce:


2 tablespoons butter


2 tablespoons all-purpose flour


2 cups Almarai Whipping Cream


1 cup milk


1 cup grated mozzarella cheese (for the sauce)


A pinch of nutmeg


Salt and pepper, to taste


Additional Ingredients:


9-12 lasagna sheets, cooked


cups grated mozzarella cheese (for topping)


1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic, and sauté until softened. Add the shredded chicken, spinach, tomato sauce, oregano, and 1 teaspoon of salt and pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, then set aside.
     
  2. In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour and whisk for 2 minutes.
     
  3. Gradually pour in the Almarai Whipping Cream and milk, cooking until the sauce thickens.
     
  4. Stir in the mozzarella cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Remove from heat.
     
  5. Preheat the oven to 180°C.
     
  6. In a baking dish, place a layer of cooked lasagna sheets. Add half of the chicken mixture, followed by a layer of béchamel sauce.
     
  7. Repeat the layers, then top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
     
  8. Bake for 45 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.