This Cheesy Chicken Spinach and Artichoke Lasagna was a happy accident born out of necessity. The flavor combination is akin to that of a spinach artichoke dip in lasagna form. It's easy enough for a weekday, yet impressive enough for company.
Spinach Dip Inspired Cheesy Chicken Lasagna
On the particular day I developed this lasagna, I had a hungry family plus friends to feed in a hurry. I had to get creative with what I had in my fridge and pantry in a hurry. In a bit of a dinner time bind, I took no boil lasagna noodles and slathered them with a mixture of spinach and chopped artichokes along with the same seasonings used in spinach dip. A layer of chopped cooked chicken gave it a twist turning it into a main dish. The noodles are layered with lots of cheese and rotisserie chicken then topped off with a drizzle of prepared Alfredo sauce. It comes together with ease and bakes like a dream.
Helpful Tips for Making Lasagna
I rarely leave Costco without a rotisserie chicken, even if I don't plan on using it right away. I immediately remove the meat from the bone, wrap tightly and freeze. It's a true lifesaver on days when I need to put together a meal that will satisfy my hungry family and friends.
- Due to using rotisserie chicken, the filling requires no additional cooking at all and using no boil noodles makes it even easier. This is one more use for those ready-made chickens at the grocery store.
- If needed, you can assemble this lasagna in advance then have it ready to pop into the oven when you get in from a busy day. Simply cover with plastic wrap and chill.
- When making in advance, allow a few minutes on the counter before baking or add 5-10 minute to the baking time.
- If you love spinach artichoke dip you'll flip for this main dish lasagna featuring the same flavors. It doesn't get any better than that.
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Cheesy Chicken Spinach and Artichoke Lasagna
Ingredients
- 1 15 oz container part skim ricotta cheese
- 1 8 oz container spreadable chive & onion cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup prepared Ranch salad dressing
- ½ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 10 oz box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and dried
- 1 14 oz jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
- ½ cup thinly sliced green onion
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese plus 2 tablespoon divided
- 1 tablespoon dry Italian seasoning
- 2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1-2 teaspoon red pepper flakes Adjust to your taste
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 15 oven ready Lasagna noodles
- 4 cups roughly chopped rotisserie chicken
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella or pepper jack cheese cheese divided.
- 3 cups prepared Alfredo sauce divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped Italian parsley optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly spray the bottom and sides of a deep 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- In a medium-size mixing bowl use an electric mixer to whip together the ricotta, cream cheese, Ranch dressing and sour cream until fluffy and combined
- By hand mix in the spinach, artichoke hearts, green onion, ⅓ cup Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, garlic powder, red pepper flakes and black pepper. Mix until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- To assemble drizzle the bottom of the dish with with ⅔ cup Alfredo sauce and arrange 5 noodles over the sauce.
- Spread the noodles with ½ of the spinach filling, top with ½ chopped chicken and 1 cup shredded cheese. Repeat ending with a final layer of noodles.
- Drizzle the remaining Alfredo sauce on top and spread to cover.the noodles. Cover with foil and bake for 55 minutes or until the noodles are fork tender.
- Remove the foil and sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup shredded cheese and 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan. Bake uncovered for 10-15 minutes longer until golden and bubbly. Broil at the end to brown further, if desired.
- Let stand for 10 minutes, then cut and serve. Garnish with chopped Italian parsley.
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My name is Melissa and I'm the Creator of Melissa's Southern Style Kitchen. Cooking, baking, developing recipes and kitchen tips is my passion. I love sharing my dishes and connecting with people through the food that I create.
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Carolynn Novak
Thank you!
Melissa
My pleasure, enjoy!
Carolynn Novak
Confused, do i buy Alfredo sauce or are the first ingredients what you are calling the Alfredo sauce??
Melissa
The first ingredients are part of the filling. You need 3 cups of prepared alfredo sauce for this recipe as stated in the ingredient list.
Melissa
We made this on Friday and it was amazing!! When my husband tried it he said if the way to a man's heart is through his stomach that he has never loved me more! He said this lasagna was on another level! My daughter loved it too! She ate every last bit on her plate. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful recipe! We are having the leftovers for dinner tonight ????
Melissa
That makes me so happy. Some of our favorite meals have been happy accidents in the kitchen and I'm thrilled your family loves this, too!
Katherine
Wow! Yummy, yummy! 🙂 Saving this to try.
Melissa
Thank you!
Melissa
Is it ok to use whole milk ricotta cheese? I accidentally grabbed that instead of skim. Thanks!! 🙂
Melissa
Oh sure, it will be even more decadent. I specified because it's not necessary to use full fat but, it will be delicious!
Melissa
Thank you so much!! My husband and daughter are very excited to have this for dinner tonight!!
Melissa
I sure hope you guys love it as much as we do!
Marie
Hi, Melissa what degrees is the oven set at?
And thanks for another great recipe!
Melissa
Hi Marie, sorry that wasn't clear I moved it to the beginning of the instructions. 350°F.
Suzanne
When do you add the thinly sliced green onion?
Melissa
Mix it into the filling by hand with the spinach, artichokes and seasonings.
Gayle
How much chicken do you use? I don't see it in the recipe
Melissa
4 cups roughly chopped rotisserie chicken.