This chicken and broccoli lasagna combines the flavors of chicken alfredo with the ease of layered lasagna to create a rich, creamy, white lasagna recipe full of flavor.
I love the versatility of chicken recipes. They're affordable and flavorful, which makes them the perfect option for family dinners or potlucks. While I enjoy a variety of chicken recipes, my favorites tend to be creamy dishes like my blackened chicken alfredo.
With this recipe, I've combined creamy alfredo flavors with a layered lasagna approach to create a dish that's the perfect mashup of two Italian favorites!
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- Why You'll Love This Chicken Broccoli Lasagna
- Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna Video
- Ingredients
- Flavor Variations
- How to Make Broccoli and Chicken Lasagna
- Hint
- Storage
- What to Serve with Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Lasagna
- Tips for the Best Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna Recipe
- More Chicken Recipes
- FAQ
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Why You'll Love This Chicken Broccoli Lasagna
- Simple Ingredients: Like most recipes on Golden Grace Kitchen, this one is made with simple ingredients you can find in any grocery store.
- Easy: This is an easy recipe that only takes basic knowledge of the kitchen, so anyone can make it!
- Rich and Creamy: This is perfect for feeding the family!
- Flavorful: Both the chicken breasts and the sauce are seasoned to perfection to create a classic Italian flavor profile.
Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna Video
Ingredients
Chicken
- Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts: I prefer Springer Mountain Farms chicken breasts for their quality, flavor, and commitment to no antibiotics, hormones, or animal by-products in their feed.
- Seasonings: A blend of smoked paprika, Italian seasonings, and thyme gives the chicken a smoky, savory Italian flavor.
- Garlic Olive Oil: I use Costabile garlic olive oil to infuse the chicken with more flavor as it sears.
Sauce
- Butter and Flour: Butter and 1:1 gluten-free flour create the roux that thickens the sauce.
- Milk: Milk adds the liquid for the sauce and keeps it creamy.
- Seasonings: A blend of Italian seasoning and basil gives the sauce a classic flavor.
- Spinach and Broccoli: Spinach and broccoli add texture and more flavor.
- Parmesan Cheese: Parmesan gives the sauce a deep, earthy flavor and thickens it a bit.
See the recipe card at the end of the post for a full list of ingredients and their exact amounts.
Flavor Variations
- Flour: I use gluten-free flour, but you can use regular flour in the same amount.
- Protein: This recipe can be made with chicken, shrimp, or even crab.
- Dairy-Free: Use plant milk, butter, and parmesan for a dairy-free version.
- Pasta Bake: Mix the sauce and chicken with penne pasta and bake it for a rich, creamy pasta casserole.
- Extra Cheesy: Add shredded mozzarella to the top of the dish for that extra special finish!
How to Make Broccoli and Chicken Lasagna
Chicken
1: Rinse the chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towels. Then, coat both sides with the chicken seasonings.
2: Sear the chicken in garlic olive oil on both sides. Then, reduce the heat, cover with a lid, and cook, flipping every few minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.
3: Let the chicken cool until safe to handle and then shred. Set aside.
Lasagna
1: Boil the lasagna per the package directions for al dente. Then, drain and toss with olive oil. Let the noodles cool, then cut them into small pieces.
2: Melt the butter in a saucepan. Then, whisk in the flour.
3: Add the milk while whisking. Then, add the seasonings and cook until the sauce begins to bubble and thicken.
4: Add the garlic, spinach, broccoli, half the parmesan cheese, and the shredded chicken. Then, cook until the sauce begins to bubble again.
5: Remove the pot from the heat, add the cooked noodles, and stir. Then transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with the remaining parmesan.
6: Bake until the top is golden brown. Then, let it set for 10 minutes and enjoy!
Hint
Shred the chicken as soon as you can safely handle it. Warm protein is easier to shred compared to cool protein.
Storage
Refrigerate this chicken lasagna bake for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
To reheat the dish, bake covered at 350 until heated through or microwave individual portions at 1-minute intervals.
What to Serve with Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Lasagna
This rich, creamy lasagna bake is a full meal by itself. It even has veggies, so I rarely serve it with any side.
I do love to pair it with desserts like pistachio cannoli cake, Italian rainbow cookies, or walnut butter cookies.
Tips for the Best Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna Recipe
- Sear the chicken on medium-high heat to get a good crust, then reduce the heat to prevent burning as the chicken continues to cook.
- Be sure to whisk and cook the roux for at least a minute to maximize its thickening power.
- Whole milk is the way to go for this recipe. Reduced fat or skim milk makes the sauce too thin.
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FAQ
The key to keeping chicken juicy on the stovetop is searing the outside well. Getting a nice golden crust on the exterior traps the juices inside the chicken as it continues cooking.
If you don't sear the outside of the chicken very well, the juices will escape as it cooks, creating a tough, dry chicken breast.
They do! Most of the time, no one can tell the difference.
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Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna
Equipment
- Large pan
Ingredients
Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon garlic olive oil
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
Lasagna
- 16 oz gluten-free lasagna noodles
- olive oil to toss the noodles
- 6 tablespoon butter
- 6 tablespoon 1:1 gluten-free flour
- 6 cups whole milk
- 2 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon dry basil
- 2 tablespoon minced garlic
- 12 oz broccoli chopped
- 6 oz spinach chopped
- 1 cup parmesan cheese divided
Instructions
Chicken
- Wash the chicken and pat it dry with paper towels.
- Coat both sides of the chicken with the smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, thyme, and salt.
- Preheat the garlic olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken breasts for 3 minutes on each side.
- Lower the temperature to medium, cover the pan with a lid, and cook the chicken for 10 to 13 minutes, flipping every few minutes until the internal temperature registers 165 degrees.
- Cool the chicken until safe enough to handle. Then, shred it and set it aside.
Lasagna
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Boil the lasagna according to the package directions for al dente. Then, drain and toss with olive oil.
- When the lasagna noodles are cool, cut them up into small pieces.
- Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Then, whisk in the flour and cook for a minute.
- Whisk in the milk 1 cup at a time, whisking as you go, until all the milk is added.
- Add the black pepper, salt, Italian seasoning, and dried basil. Then, continue cooking and whisking until the sauce begins to bubble and thicken.
- Add the garlic, broccoli, spinach, ½ cup of parmesan cheese, and the shredded chicken. Continue cooking for another 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce begins to bubble again. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the lasagna noodles.
- Transfer the mixture to a 13x9 baking dish and top it with the remaining parmesan. Then, bake uncovered for 30 minutes until the top is golden brown.
Nora says
I made this Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna, and it was pure comfort food! The creamy Alfredo-style sauce, tender chicken, and perfectly layered goodness made every bite so satisfying. Definitely a new favorite for cozy dinners!
Liz says
Such a delicious, comforting lasagna! It was a tasty alternative to the classic version and we all enjoyed it!
Elizabeth says
A great twist on a classic! Plus the broccoli made me feel like I was being healthy. 🙂
Juyali says
This was so creamy and flavorful! The chicken was perfectly seasoned, and the broccoli added a nice texture. So delicious!
Marie-Pierre says
My family loved this! The perfect winter meal for the family, thanks!
Anonymous says
This worked exactly as written, thanks!
Swathi says
Chicken and broccoli lasagna is delicious and enjoyed as my dinner.
Nora says
I made this Chicken and Broccoli Lasagna, and it was absolutely delicious! The creamy Alfredo-style sauce, tender chicken, and perfectly layered noodles made for the ultimate comfort food. Such a flavorful and satisfying dish—I’ll definitely be making it again!
Tisha says
Chicken alfredo is one of my favorite meals, this recipe is a great way to change up dinner!
Juyali says
So creamy and delicious! The chicken and broccoli go so well together, and the sauce is just perfect. Will definitely make this again!
Lathiya says
This was our dinner last night. Everyone loved it and asked for second serve. Bookmarking this recipe for future.
Criss says
I made this chicken and broccoli lasagna, and it was so good! Creamy, cheesy, and packed with flavor—perfect for a cozy meal. Definitely adding it to my regular rotation!
NKendrick says
So much flavor! I appreciate you sharing!