Preheat your oven to 375°F. Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the lasagna noodles until they are al dente. Drain them well. Lay them flat on wax paper so they do not stick together.
Make the Ricotta Filling
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and the egg. Add the chopped parsley and black pepper. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Set this bowl aside for the layering phase.
Cook the Alfredo Sauce
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer gently. Do not let it boil hard. Stir in the parmesan cheese.
Season the Sauce
Keep whisking the sauce until the cheese melts completely. Add the nutmeg, salt, and pepper. The sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon. Remove it from the heat once it is smooth.
Prep the Chicken and Spinach
Put your shredded chicken and chopped spinach in a large bowl. Pour about half a cup of alfredo sauce over them. Toss everything together. This keeps the chicken moist while the lasagna bakes in the oven.
Start the First Layer
Spread a thin layer of alfredo sauce in the baking dish. Place 3 or 4 noodles on top of the sauce. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. This creates a creamy base.
Add Chicken and Cheese
Add half of the chicken and spinach mixture over the ricotta. Sprinkle one cup of mozzarella cheese over the top. Drizzle a little more alfredo sauce to keep it juicy. Repeat with another layer.
Final Noodle Layer
Place the last set of noodles on top. Pour the remaining alfredo sauce over the entire dish. Make sure the noodles are fully covered. This prevents them from getting crunchy or dry in the oven.
Top and Bake
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese on top. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 20 minutes. Then, remove the foil and bake for another 20 minutes until bubbly.
Let it Rest
Remove the lasagna from the oven. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes before slicing. This rest time is very important. It helps the layers set so they do not slide apart.
Notes
Use Rotisserie Chicken: It is already seasoned and very tender.
Freshly Grated Cheese: It melts much better than the bagged kind.
Avoid Mushy Noodles: Boil them for 2 minutes less than the box says.
Add Mushrooms: Sautéed mushrooms add a wonderful earthy flavor to the sauce.
Spice it Up: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little kick.
Keyword Joanna Gaines White Chicken Alfredo Lasagna Recipe