White Chicken Lasagna is an easy favorite meal. It’s packed with flavor and is surprisingly easy to make! This cheesy Caprese Chicken Lasagna is the ultimate comfort food, loaded with classic Caprese flavors like tomatoes and mozzarella. Yum!
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Why We Love This White Lasagna Recipe
This creamy white lasagna is an absolute dream! Classic lasagna is delicious, but we really love this Caprese version with chicken and cream cheese even more.
- Fresh. This lasagna is loaded with ripe tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil!
- Creamy. Cream cheese flavored with garlic and basil makes this dish so gooey and cheesy.
- Easy. You know we wouldn’t be making this recipe if it weren’t easy. Just relax and take it one step at a time!
Variations on Caprese Chicken Lasagna
You can make this tasty lasagna meat-free by simply omitting the chicken or swapping it out for an equal amount of sauteed mushrooms. For a different twist on this recipe, try our white chicken lasagna soup!
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How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover white chicken lasagna tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or aluminum foil in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 30-40 minutes, or until warmed through.
How to Freeze
Freeze white chicken lasagna tightly wrapped in 2 layers of plastic wrap and 1 layer of aluminum foil for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this delicious caprese chicken lasagna with air fryer asparagus, sauteed carrots, or roasted vegetables. A drizzle of balsamic glaze would pull the whole meal together perfectly!
More Creamy Chicken Recipes To Try
- Caesar Chicken
- Baked Ranch Chicken
- Tuscan Chicken
- Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells
- Creamy Swiss Chicken Bake
- Chicken Pot Pie Casserole
- White Wine Dijon Chicken
- Prosciutto Wrapped Chicken
Notes from the Test Kitchen
- Using a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken in this recipe makes it that much easier. But if you want to start with raw chicken, just be sure to cook it fully and then shred it up.
- Cream cheese is the base of the cheesy layer, and it adds the perfect flavor. Plus it’s so creamy, which is what makes this white lasagna so irresistible.
- If you want to prepare this as a freezer meal, prepare and assemble the lasagna as instructed, but freeze it before cooking. The cheesy, creamy layers and noodles will hold up better this way.
5-Star Review
“THIS is delicious, and a great change from a red sauce lasagna. I plan to add mushrooms and spinach next time I make this dish !” -Theresa Palmer
White Chicken Caprese Lasagna Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken (we used rotisserie)
- 14 ounces artichoke hearts drained and chopped (1 can)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
- 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese divided
- ¼ cup Chopped fresh basil divided
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, drained, and divided
- 12 ounces low-fat cream cheese room temperature (1½ bricks)
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 12 ounces cooked lasagna noodles (1 box)
- 12 slices whole milk mozzarella cheese
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Set out a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, combine all of the chicken, artichokes, and Parmesan cheese, along with 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, half of the basil, and all of the tomatoes. Set aside.3 cups cooked and shredded chicken, 14 ounces artichoke hearts, ½ cup grated Parmesan Cheese, 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese, ¼ cup Chopped fresh basil, ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes
- In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, half-and-half, garlic, and salt and pepper to taste until well combined. Using a spoon, stir in the remaining half of the basil. Set half of the cream cheese mixture aside and stir the remaining half in with the chicken mixture.12 ounces low-fat cream cheese, 1 cup half-and-half, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Take half of the plain cream cheese mixture (half of the part without the chicken) and spread it into the 9×13 baking dish, covering the bottom. Lay 3 cooked lasagna noodles on top and then top with one-third of the chicken mixture. Repeat the noodles and chicken mixture two more times, ending with a noodle layer.12 ounces cooked lasagna noodles
- Top with the last half of the plain cream cheese mixture.
- Place the whole milk mozzarella slices on top in rows of three, like shown.12 slices whole milk mozzarella cheese
- Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella over everything, and then top with more basil if desired.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until heated through. Let cool for at least 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
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Becky’s tips
- Using a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken in this recipe makes it that much easier. But if you want to start with raw chicken, just be sure to cook it fully and then shred it up.
- Cream cheese is the base of the cheesy layer, and it adds the perfect flavor. Plus it’s so creamy, which is what makes this white lasagna so irresistible.
- If you want to prepare this as a freezer meal, prepare and assemble the lasagna as instructed, but freeze it before cooking. The cheesy, creamy layers and noodles will hold up better this way.
Nutrition Information
How to Make White Chicken Lasagna Step by Step
Prep the Filling: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Set out a 9×13-inch baking pan. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups of cooked and shredded chicken, 14 ounces (1 can) of drained and chopped artichokes, ½ cup of Parmesan cheese, 1 cup of mozzarella cheese, 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh basil and ½ cup of drained and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Set aside.
Make the Filling: In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer, beat 12 ounces (1½ bricks) of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of half-and-half, 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, and salt and pepper to taste until well combined. Using a spoon, stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of basil. Set half of the cream cheese mixture aside and stir the remaining half in with the chicken mixture.
Layer the Lasagna:Take half of the cream cheese mixture (half of the part without the chicken) and spread it into the 9×13 baking dish, covering the bottom. Lay 3 cooked lasagna noodles on top and then top with one-third of the chicken mixture. Repeat the noodles and chicken mixture two more times, ending with a noodle layer.
Top and Bake: Top with the last half of the cream cheese mixture. Place 12 whole milk mozzarella slices on top in rows of three, as shown. Sprinkle the remaining shredded mozzarella over everything, and then top with more basil if desired. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until heated through. Let cool for at least 10 minutes, then slice and serve.
I made this today and thoroughly enjoyed it but wondered why you have no added salt or pepper in the recipe. We ended up adding it on our individual serving as it was lacking. I also added extra garlic and artichoke hearts just because I love them!
Thank you for sharing your recipes and posting such delicious pictures!
Your recipe looks delicious and I hope to try it soon. I have a critique for your page. Have you considered posting pictures as you compose the dish? You have 3 pic of a finished product and 5 of a portion and 2 pulling out the pan. Pictures showing the dish in various stages of construction would be most instructive.
What is 1 cup 1/2 and 1/2??
Hey Becky do you have to use Artichoke in this recipe…. I am allerigic to them and can’t eat them , so what can one subsitute in its place please.
Try hearts of palm. The come in a jar, usually near the olives, pickles, and jarred artichoke hearts. They have a similar texture and should substitute just fine.
Becky, Any recommendations for making this dairy free?
You could always use an arrebate milk such as almond milk. You can also use sun cheese or some such alternative. That would be my recommendation. And now, I must play with that idea. Thank you Becky for your question. :)
Alternate* milk…
Screwy telephone thinks it’s so smart. lol
That is… thank you Heidi.
That’s it! I’m going back to baking cookies.
2cups
Comes out very dry & has no flavor…
How many calories per serving?
Hey Patti, I don’t currently have an app for nutritional info, but My Fitness Pal or Best Food Facts are both great sites for that info. Thanks SO much for stopping by!
A whole lot.
trying this recipe today… will let you know how it turns out!
Hope you loved it Holly! Thanks for stopping by!
This looks amazing! Since my husband died, I am now cooking for one. Could I freeze half of this? Or tomorrow
Hi Sharon, so sorry to hear that about your husband. You could definitely freeze this. I haven’t, but have heard from readers that it works well! You could also cut it in half and use a small pan. Thanks SO much for stopping by!
Maybe silly question but what is 1/2 and1/2??
Hi Amy! No question is silly!!! It’s half milk half cream. Usually sold in the dairy section right by the heavy cream. If you can’t find it you can use equal parts cream and milk! Thanks so much for stopping by!
Hello! ? what noodles did you use? Regular? And if you boil it first? I haven’t had a good experience making lasagna ? (the noodles too hard or burned).. Thank you!
Hey Melissa- Yes I did boil the noodles. I just boiled according to package directions, maybe a slight bit undercooked. I hope the recipe works for you! Please let me know how you like it!
This is in my oven right now and is just the thing for a chilly fall evening! My whole family is looking toward to dinner tonight!
Yay!!! Hope you love it!! It’s perfect for chilly evenings :)