Creamy White Chicken Lasagna (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy cheese, juicy chicken, and artichokes layered between tender pasta for a satisfying main course.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Poultry

01 - 3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
03 - 1/2 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
04 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped, plus extra for garnish

→ Cheese

05 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
06 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
07 - 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

→ Dairy

08 - 1 1/2 cups whole milk

→ Pasta

09 - 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained

→ Seasonings

10 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder

# Steps to Follow:

01 - In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with whole milk and garlic powder using an electric mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Gently stir in half of the chopped basil.
02 - In a separate bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped artichoke hearts, half of the sun-dried tomatoes, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, and half of the cream cheese mixture. Toss until evenly blended.
03 - Spread a thin layer of the remaining cream cheese mixture on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange three cooked lasagna noodles in a single layer. Spoon one third of the chicken filling over the noodles. Repeat layering of noodles and filling twice more, finishing with noodles.
04 - Spread the rest of the cream cheese mixture over the final noodle layer. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella and the reserved sun-dried tomatoes. Cover the dish with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 25 minutes, or until bubbly throughout.
05 - Remove from oven and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with remaining fresh basil, and slice to serve.

# Helpful Hints:

01 - Let the cream cheese come to room temperature before mixing for a smoother sauce.
02 - Basil should be chopped immediately before use to maximize flavor.
03 - For a golden cheesy top, uncover for the last 5 minutes of baking if desired.
04 - This dish may be assembled up to 24 hours ahead and baked just before serving.

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