ARTICHOKE CHICKEN LASAGNA

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Chicken, artichokes and a cream sauce make this lasagna more special than the usual tomato and beef variety. Everyone will love it! -Donna Boellner, Annapolis, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, divided
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups milk
1-3/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips and halved
2 cans (14 ounces each) water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and quartered
1 teaspoon dried thyme
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt 1/3 cup butter. Stir in the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, nutmeg and pepper until smooth. Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. , In large a skillet, cook chicken in remaining butter until no longer pink. Stir in the artichokes, thyme and remaining salt; heat through., In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer about 1/3 cup white sauce, three noodles, 1/2 cup sauce, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese and about 3 cups chicken mixture. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and Parmesan cheese. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 569mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.