CHICKEN CHEESE LASAGNA

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I'm not sure where this recipe came from but it is absolutely wonderful. DH loves this and its a good way to get him to eat spinach.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups milk
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
8 ounces lasagna noodles (9-10 noodles)
2 cups cream-style cottage cheese
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

Heat butter in 2 qt saucepan over low heat until melted.
Add garlic.
Stir in flour and salt.
Cook, stirring constantly until bubbly.
Remove from heat and stir in milk and broth.
Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
Stir in mozzarella, 3/4 cup Parmesan, onion, basil, oregano, parsley and pepper.
Cook over low heat stirring constantly until cheese is melted.
Spread 1/4 of the cheese sauce (about 1 1/2 cups) in ungreased 13x9 dish and top with 3 or 4 noodles (cooked or uncooked, your preference), overlapping if necessary.
Spread 1/2 of the cottage cheese over noodles.
Repeat with 1/4 of cheese sauce, 3-4 noodles, and remaining cottage cheese.
Top with chicken, spinach, 1/4 of cheese sauce, remaining noodles, and remaining cheese sauce.
Sprinkle with 3/4 cup Parmesan and 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese.
Cook uncovered at 350°F 20-30 minutes until nice and bubbly.
Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.9, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 23, Cholesterol 149.2, Sodium 1654.9, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 49.3

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