Marry Me Lasagna
They don’t call it Marry Me Lasagna for nothing! One bite of the creamy sauce, tender chicken, and melty cheese, and everyone will be saying, “YES!”
Why I’d Leave My Spouse for This Lasagna
It’s a Creamy Twist on a Classic: You guys are going to love the creamy, cheesy, flavorful twist on the classic lasagna!
You’ll Want it EVERY WEEK: Whether it’s a weeknight meal or a Sunday dinner, everyone will want this to be added to the weekly menu!
Leftover Heaven! I love having leftovers of this dish, so my kids can easily heat it up for lunch the next day, so I don’t have to worry about what to feed them.
Marry Me Lasagna Ingredients
Spinach: Marry me recipes can have either spinach or basil, whatever you prefer! The spinach seems to work better in this lasagna recipe, but you can substitute it with fresh basil if you would like.
Chicken: Rotisserie chicken is an easy way to cut down on time!
Lasagna Noodles: I like to boil one full 16-ounce box of noodles to have extra on hand just in case some of them break or crack as they boil.
How to Make Marry Me Lasagna
No need to stress; this marry-me lasagna is easier than it looks! With photos and simple instructions, I’ll walk you through the whole thing. Let’s get cooking!
Lasagna and Meat Sauce
Cook Noodles: Boil the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta in cold water and set aside. Heat the oven to 375ºF and then spray a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
Start the Cream Sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Sprinkle in the flour and stir to make a paste.
Add the Broth, Cream, and Cheese: Whisk in chicken broth, heavy cream, and grated parmesan cheese.
Add Tomatoes and Seasonings: Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, paprika, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper, if needed. Simmer the sauce over medium-low heat for 3-5 minutes, or until it thickens.
Add Chicken and Spinach: Add the cooked chicken and spinach to the sauce.
Stir and Set Aside: Stir to combine until the spinach starts to wilt. Set the finished sauce aside until you’re ready for assembly.
Ricotta Layer
Make the Ricotta Mixture: In a large bowl, add ricotta cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and combined.
To Assemble
Start Assembly: To assemble the lasagna, start by spreading ½ cup of the meat sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange the noodles in a single layer over the meat sauce.
Ricotta Layer: Spread ½ cup of the ricotta mixture on top of the noodles.
Meat Sauce and Cheese Layer: Add ¾ cup of the meat sauce on top of the ricotta layer, followed by ½ cup of mozzarella cheese.
Finish and Bake: Repeat the layers two more times. Finish off the top with the meat sauce and the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake the Marry-Me lasagna for an additional 10 minutes, or until bubbly.
Make-Ahead Freezer Meal Instructions
Assemble: Assemble your Marry Me lasagna in a freezer-safe dish (disposable aluminum pans work great). Cover tightly with foil or a lid, label it, and freeze for up to 1 month.
When you’re ready to bake: No need to thaw, just place the frozen lasagna straight into a preheated oven. Bake covered at 375ºF and add an extra 30–45 minutes to the normal cooking time. Remove the foil for the last 10–15 minutes to let the top get bubbly and golden.
Storing and Reheating Leftover Marry Me Lasagna
In the Refrigerator: Once the lasagna cools, store leftovers in an airtight container. Keep refrigerated for 3-5 days.
In the Freezer: Cool completely before adding it to an airtight container or zip-lock bag. Store in the freezer for up to 1 month.
To Reheat: Reheat portions of the lasagna in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until heated through.
Marry Me Chicken Lasagna
Ingredients
Marry Me Sauce and Chicken
12 lasagna noodles uncooked¼ cup unsalted butter2 teaspoons minced garlic¼ cup all-purpose flour1 cup chicken broth2½ cups heavy cream1 cup grated parmesan cheese1 (8-ounce) jar sun-dried tomatoes drained, julienne cut2 teaspoons paprika1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoningsalt and pepper to taste3 cups cooked and shredded chicken2 cups chopped spinach2½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Ricotta Layer
1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese1 cup grated parmesan cheese1 large egg1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Lasagna and Meat Sauce
Ricotta Layer
To Assemble
Notes
Nutrition
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