I discovered Pinch of Yum’s Garlic Parmesan Chicken Lasagna recipe about two weeks ago, and since then I have made it three times. No joke – it’s that good!
What attracted me first to this recipe (and many of the other recipes I have tried from Lindsay and Bjork) was it’s simplicity – I had most of the ingredients in my fridge and was short on time. I swung by the store for rotisserie chicken and within an hour I had a delicious, comforting chicken lasagna bake that was both satisfying and flavorful. I was surprised to learn that it was more creamy than cheesy and that each serving was low in calories (which just means I can help myself to another serving, right?!). The instructions are easy to follow, the ingredients simple, and this is one recipe I know I will be making for years to come.
Serve this with a side green salad and enjoy!
- 10-15 no-boil lasagna noodles
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (use rotisserie chicken for lots of yummy flavor)
- 12 ounces frozen peas
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Swiss cheese
- 1 cup water
- ¼ cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- fresh herbs for topping
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1½ tablespoons minced garlic
- 6 tablespoons flour
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 5 cups milk
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant - stir continuously to avoid burning because burnt garlic will taste bitter. Add the flour, poultry seasoning, and salt. Whisk and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add the milk, one cup at a time, whisking after each addition and allowing it to thicken slightly each time before adding the next cup. When the sauce is smooth and thick, remove from heat and set aside.
- Grease a 9x13 pan and preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Cover the bottom of the pan with (about 5) broken lasagna noodles, half of the chicken, half of the peas, ¼ cup Parmesan, ⅓ cup water, and 1½ cups sauce. Repeat this layer once more. Top with a layer of broken noodles, ⅓ cup water, 1½ cups sauce, and ½ cup Swiss cheese. Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.
- Remove the foil, sprinkle evenly with breadcrumbs, and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly. Sprinkle with fresh herbs like parsley and thyme. Let stand 10 minutes or more before cutting and serving
- Spray one side of the aluminum foil with non-stick spray before placing it over the casserole, so that the cheese will not stick to the foil when removing it.
parparvan says
Goood lord! that looks AMAZING!
Jasmine says
Haha, thank you!! 🙂
Haylee says
This looks delicious – easy and comforting, that’s what I’m all about for autumn dishes. Less kitchen time = more blanket time!
Jasmine says
Finally, someone who gets me! 😀
Haylee says
Haha, absolutely! Food and warmth and I’m happy..I have very basic needs!
Jasmine says
Agreed!
Hatti | isthisfood says
This looks fantastically comforting! Just the ticket now it’s getting properly chilly over here. Yum.
Jasmine says
Thank you, Hatti! It’s a great dish for that chilly weather 🙂
Lynz Real Cooking says
yumm yumm yumm wow this sounds amazing! I have to try this Jasmine!
Jasmine says
Thank you! I hope you like it if you try it, Lynz!! 🙂
Lynz Real Cooking says
It sounds so wonderful and a different twist I like that!
Jasmine says
Me too 🙂
Stephanie Leduc says
I love pinch of yum! I’ve made a lot of recipes from her and even featured some on my blog as well, her recipes are just SO good. This is definitely not an exception!
Jasmine says
Yes!! Every recipe of hers I’ve tried has been amazing!
lynne hoareau says
I have been wanting a chicken lasagna recipe for ages! This looks absolutely DIVINE !!! and guess what this will be tonight’s dinner….I have a chicken already cooked and all the other ingredients, so it is just perfect :-). Have a lovely day.
Jasmine says
Aw, awesome!! I hope you love it!!
Lynne says
Hi Jasmine, the lasagna turned out really well, so really yummy 🙂 Have a great weekend.
Jasmine says
I’m so glad to hear that, Lynne!! 😀 I hope you have a wonderful weekend, as well!
Melissa says
This looks absolutely gorgeous I will be saving this one for cheat day:)
Jasmine says
Thank you!! Yes, so worth it!! 😀
Sadie's Nest says
That’s a good review! I’ll have to try it!
Jasmine says
Yes ma’am!! 🙂
Nena says
Yummy!! I have a preference for white sauce lasagna:p
Jasmine says
Agreed! White sauce is so good! Especially on pizzas 🙂
Nena says
Yes, very true:)
Sabrina says
This looks delicious!
Jasmine says
Thank you!
Josette@thebrookcook says
Made it!! What a delicious comfort food dish- LOVE the rotisserie chicken too. I just posted it with a link to your blog! Thank you for the wonderful recipe & Happy Halloween!!
https://thebrookcook.wordpress.com/2015/10/30/garlic-parmesan-chicken-lasagna-bake/
Jasmine says
Hooray!!! I’m so glad that you tried it and loved it! Totally makes my day. 🙂 Hope you have a wonderful weekend!! Happy Halloween!