Description
A hearty, healthy twist on a classic Italian favorite—this Gluten Free Garlic Chicken Lasagna is packed with flavor, protein, and creamy textures, perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 gluten-free lasagna noodles
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken (breast or thigh)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
- 1 ½ cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup chopped spinach (optional)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil or butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt cream cheese with milk over low heat until smooth. Add garlic salt if desired.
- Spread a thin layer of garlic sauce on the bottom of a baking dish.
- Layer as follows: noodles, garlic chicken, ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, and sauce. Repeat for three layers.
- Top with remaining cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 30-40 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until cheese is golden.
- Let rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
Use oven-ready gluten-free noodles for ease. Letting the lasagna rest before cutting helps it hold together better.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg