The Best Chicken Alfredo Lasagna – Easy!

The best Chicken Alfredo Lasagna is a creamy, cheesy, high-protein recipe your family will love! This crave-able recipe can be made and popped in the oven for any occasion.

This recipe can be made gluten-free or not. I used no-boil Barilla Lasagna Noodles, which are so good that no one can tell they are gluten-free. But if you are not gluten-free, use your favorite no-bake lasagna noodles! This recipe has 33 grams of protein per serving!

If you love lasagna you might also enjoy our The Best Gluten-Free Lasagna Recipe – Delicious!

Recipe Ingredients

You’ll need the following ingredients to make this Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Recipe!

• Chicken Lasagna Ingredients:
• 12 gluten-free oven ready lasagna noodles (I used Barilla brand)
• 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken, or cooked from 2 lbs chicken breast
• Alfredo Sauce Ingredients:
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/3 cup all-purpose gluten-free flour (use regular if not gluten free)
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 1/2 cups half and half
• 5 oz fresh spinach, coarsely chopped
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• Ricotta Cheese Sauce:
• 15 oz ricotta
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 3 cups mozzarella cheese, 12 oz by weight, divided (reserve 1 cup for topping)

Ingredient Notes

• We used Barilla Gluten-Free No Boil Noodles

How To Make Chicken Alfredo Lasagna- Step by Step

Full recipe instructions for this gluten-free lasagna are in the recipe card below!

1. Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
2. Shred 4 cups of chicken: You can use a rotisserie chicken or shred poached chicken breasts.
3. Make the Spinach Alfredo Sauce: by placing a pot or large saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 Tbsp olive oil and saute onions for 3-4 minutes or until softened. Add 4 Tbsp butter and stir in 1/3 cup flour. Continue stirring for 3 minutes or until the flour mixture is golden. Add 2 and 1/2 cups chicken broth, 1 and 1/2 cups half and half, 2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Whisk until smooth and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened to a light gravy consistency. Add minced garlic and chopped spinach, stir to combine, then remove from heat.
4. Make the Ricotta Cheese Sauce: by whisking together the ricotta, egg, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup parmesan, and 1/4 cup parsley in a medium bowl..
5. Start assembling the chicken lasagna: by adding a little spinach Alfredo sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 casserole dish, add 4 noodles, Add 1/2 ricotta sauce, 1/2 shredded chicken then ladle 1/3 of spinach Alfredo sauce over the chicken. Repeat the process until all ingredients have been layered.
6. For the Top layer: Add 3 noodles, the remaining 1/3 sauce, and sprinkle on reserved 1 cup of cheese for the last layer.
7. To Bake: Cover with a large sheet of foil and bake on the center rack in a preheated oven at 375˚F for 45 minutes, then uncover and broil 2-3 minutes to brown the cheese. Rest at least 10 minutes uncovered before slicing. Enjoy!

Storage and Reheating for Gluten Free Lasagna

Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or in a 350-degree oven for 15 minutes tented with foil.

Additions and Substitutions

• Use shredded turkey for this recipe
• You can also make this vegetarian by omitting the chicken

Tips for Success

• Kids – If your kids don’t like garlic you can make a separate small pan without it.
• Not on a gluten-free diet? This recipe is perfect for both gluten-free and non-GF eaters! Use regular oven-ready lasagna noodles and regular all-purpose flour.
• Leftovers – Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
• Shredded Chicken – use shredded rotisserie chicken, poached, or baked shredded chicken.
• Re-Heat – Re-heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or reheat in the oven on low.
• Meal Prep – is a great meal prep recipe your whole family will enjoy!
• Garlic – If you don’t have fresh minced garlic, replace it with 3 teaspoons of dried garlic.
• Vegetarian – Make this recipe with butternut squash cubes or extra spinach instead of chicken.
• Dairy-Free—Use dairy-free cheese and dairy-free cashew ricotta and replace butter with dairy-free butter or olive oil.
• If you’re not a fan of Spinach, you can substitute another veggie, like zucchini, or leave it out. It’s still delicious!
• Special Notes for Gluten Free – Use gf shredded cheese or grate or shred your cheese.
• GF Oven Ready Lasagna Noodles – We LOVE Barilla, no-bake lasagna noodles!
• Keto Diet – Use keto noodles or spiralized veggies instead of lasagna noodles.
• Serve with hot, crunchy bread and a side salad!

Frequently Asked Questions for Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

I hope you loved this Chicken Alfredo Lasagna. I always appreciate your comments and reviews!

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