Ingredients for Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna
To create a delicious and well-balanced Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna, you’ll need the following:
For the Filling:
- Chicken: 3 cups of cooked and shredded chicken breast or rotisserie chicken.
- Broccoli: 3 cups of fresh or frozen broccoli florets, steamed until tender.
- Garlic: 2-3 cloves, minced for added flavor.
- Onion: 1 small onion, finely chopped.
For the Sauce:
- Butter: 4 tablespoons for a creamy base.
- Flour: 4 tablespoons for thickening the sauce.
- Milk: 3 cups (whole milk or a mixture of milk and cream).
- Parmesan Cheese: 1 cup, freshly grated.
- Mozzarella Cheese: 2 cups, shredded.
- Nutmeg: A pinch, for a warm undertone.
- Salt and Pepper: To taste.
For the Layers:
- Lasagna Noodles: 12 sheets (no-boil or regular, cooked according to package instructions).
- Ricotta Cheese: 1 cup, for a creamy texture.
- Egg: 1 large, mixed with the ricotta for binding.