WW Creamy White Cheese Chicken Lasagna

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The WW Creamy White Cheese Chicken Lasagna is a comforting meal. This dish contains 4 grams of fiber and 375 calories per serving. Takes one hour and 5 minutes to prepare this recipe. We made this meal with lasagna noodles, salt, chicken breast, ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, spinach, Alfredo sauce, garlic, basil, Italian seasoning, cooking spray, and black pepper. Pair this meal with steamed green beans, balsamic green salad, whole-grain dinner rolls, light garlic bread, lemon asparagus, vegetable soup, or cucumber tomato salad. Store this WW Creamy White Cheese Chicken Lasagna for 4 days in the refrigerator.

STATS:

  • Total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Course: Main
  • Serving size: 1/8 of the lasagna
  • Cooking time: 40 minutes
  • Serving: 8
  • Calories: 375 kcal
  • Diet: Weight Watchers
  • Preparation time: 25 minutes
  • Cuisine: Italian

EQUIPMENT:

  • 9 × 13-inch baking dish
  • Large pot
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Colander
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Spatula
  • Aluminum foil
  • Cooking spray

INGREDIENTS:

  • 9 cooked lasagna noodles
  • Quarter tsp salt
  • 2 cups shredded cooked skinless chicken breast
  • ¾ cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup fat-free cottage cheese
  • Half cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1½ cups reduced-fat shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 3 cups chopped spinach
  • Quarter cup chopped basil
  • 2 jars light Alfredo sauce
  • Half tsp Italian seasoning
  • 2 minced garlic cloves
  • Quarter tsp black pepper
  • Cooking spray

INGREDIENT NOTES:

LASAGNA NOODLES:

  • They give a soft pasta texture that works well with the white sauce and cheese filling. You may use whote-wheat lasagna noodles as per your preference.

SKINLESS CHICKEN BREAST:

  • It includes lean protein and makes the lasagna more filling. You may use cooked turkey breast as another choice.

PART-SKIM RICOTTA CHEESE:

  • This cheese makes the filling creamy and gives a soft texture. It is lighter than full-fat ricotta but gives a familiar taste in the dish. You may use blended low-fat cottage cheese as a substitute.

LIGHT ALFREDO SAUCE:

  • It gives a creamy white sauce in the lasagna without using heavy sauce. This sauce saves prep time and makes the dish delicious. You may use homemade light Alfredo sauce as an alternative.

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. First, warm the oven to 375°F and coat the dish with cooking spray.
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles as per package guidelines and drain them well.
  3. Shred the chicken into small pieces and chop the washed spinach.
  4. Mix ricotta, cottage cheese, parmesan, garlic, salt, basil, Italian seasoning, and black pepper in the bowl.
  5. In the bottom of the dish, spread a thin layer of light Alfredo sauce.
  6. Put 3 noodles on the sauce then spread 1/3 of the cheese mixture.
  7. Include half shredded chicken and half chopped spinach, then sprinkle some reduced-fat mozzarella.
  8. Spoon some Alfredo sauce on the layer and put 3 lasagna noodles on the filling.
  9. Now spread again 1/3 of the cheese mixture and remaining chicken on the noodles.
  10. Add remaining spinach and sprinkle another portion of mozzarella, then add more Alfredo sauce.
  11. Put 3 noodles on top then spread remaining cheese mixture on them.
  12. Include the Alfredo sauce evenly on top and sprinkle mozzarella.
  13. Then bake the dish after covering with foil for 25 minutes, then take out the foil.
  14. Bake the dish again for another 15 minutes, then take it out of the oven to cool for 15 minutes.
  15. Lastly, cut the lasagna into 8 portions and serve.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Italian Garden Salad
  • Cucumber Tomato Salad
  • Lemon Arugula Salad
  • Balsamic Green Salad
  • Light Caesar Salad

VEGETABLE SIDES:

  • Garlic Roasted Broccoli
  • Lemon Asparagus
  • Steamed Green Beans
  • Roasted Zucchini
  • Italian Roasted Vegetables

LIGHT BREAD SIDES:

  • Whole-Wheat Garlic Toast
  • Italian Herb Bread
  • Light Garlic Bread
  • Whole-Grain Dinner Rolls
  • Bruschetta

SOUP:

  • Tomato Basil Soup
  • Vegetable Soup
  • Minestrone Soup
  • Italian Lentil Soup
  • Light Mushroom Soup

TIPS:

  • Drain the spinach properly so the meal does not become watery.
  • Avoid using too much sauce between the layers to keep the noodles moist.
  • Include lean chicken breast because it keeps the calories and points low.
  • Cool the lasagna for 15 minutes, then slice to get better results.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Place the lasagna in the container and store for 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • Wrap the baked portions and freeze for three months.

FAQs:

Can I make this lasagna earlier?

  • Yes, you may cover the assembled lasagna, then refrigerate until needed to bake.

Is rotisserie chicken good to include in this recipe?

  • Yes, you may add skinless rotisserie chicken as it works well in the meal.

Can I include regular Alfredo sauce in this meal?

  • Yes, you may add it, but the points and calories will increase.

What is a good substitute of ricotta?

  • You may replace the ricotta with low-fat cottage cheese as per your preference.

Can I include whole-wheat noodles in this dish?

  • Yes, you may add whole-wheat noodles for better results.

How to keep the lasagna from getting watery?

  • Drain the vegetables properly, then include and cool the lasagna for 15 minutes before serving so the dish does not become watery.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 375 kcal

Net carbs: 27 g

Iron: 2.1 mg

Total carbs: 31 g

Vitamin A: 4,500 IU

Fiber: 4 g

Calcium: 450 mg

Protein: 37 g

Sodium: 950 mg

Potassium: 500 mg

Weight Watchers Points: 8 Points