Ultra-Cheesy Chicken Lasagna Bake
Ultra-Cheesy Chicken Lasagna Bake layers tender chicken with ricotta, mozzarella, Cheddar, and Parmesan for a rich, creamy bite in every forkful. Sweet-tangy tomato sauce and Italian herbs balance the lush cheeses, creating a cozy casserole perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. It’s the kind of comforting bake that satisfies a crowd without skimping on cheesy goodness.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Ultra-Cheesy Chicken Lasagna Bake, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat and add chicken breasts; reduce the heat and simmer until the chicken shreds easily with a fork and is no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain the water, shred the chicken with 2 forks, and set aside.
- 3
While the chicken is boiling, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and arrange the noodles in a single, flat layer on a paper towel to dry.
- 4
Heat butter in a small saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute the onion and garlic in the hot butter just until the onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 5
Combine the shredded chicken, onion-garlic mixture, 1 cup spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning in a large bowl.
- 6
Stir the remaining spaghetti sauce and remaining Parmesan cheese together in another bowl. Spread a thin layer on the bottom of a glass 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles, spread the chicken mixture on top, then add another thin layer of the sauce mixture. Repeat, leaving a final layer of noodles on top. Top with the remaining sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Cheddar cheese over the top.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and the cheese is bubbling, about 45 minutes.
- Calories 398.04 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 30.18 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 29.74 g 11%
- Total Fat 17.84 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 9.5 g High 48%
- Trans Fat 0.25 g High --
- Cholesterol 95.91 mg High 32%
- Sodium 849.09 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 2.99 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 6.94 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 373.22 mg Good Source 29%
- Iron 1.96 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 618.21 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin A 158.45 mcg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin C 2.49 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Ultra Cheesy Chicken Lasagna Bake is made with 11 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Chicken Breast, Grated Parmesan Cheese, and Italian Seasoning. Each serving provides about 398.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Ultra-Cheesy Chicken Lasagna Bake made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Chicken Breast, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Italian Seasoning, Lasagna Noodles. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Ultra-Cheesy Chicken Lasagna Bake?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 398.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Ultra-Cheesy Chicken Lasagna Bake easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 11 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Ultra-Cheesy Chicken Lasagna Bake healthy?
- Ultra-Cheesy Chicken Lasagna Bake has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 398.04 calories and 30.18 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 849.09 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 9.5 g (48% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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