WWEW: Creamy White Chicken and Artichoke Lasagna

I've spent the past few days searching through recipes for today. I saw the picture for this recipe and KNEW it was the one I wanted to make. Creamy White Chicken and Artichoke Lasagna! Doesn't that just make your mouth water? When I told Kenzie what I was making for today, she nonchalantly asked if there would be leftovers. Lol. Instead, I just invited her and Adam over to enjoy it with us! :)

Here is what you'll need:

• 2 large cooked chicken breasts (cut into small pieces)
• 1 can (14 oz.) Artichoke hearts (drained and chopped)
• 1 pkg (8-16oz) Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
• 1 cup cooked/drained spinach
• 1 can (14oz) Italian Diced Tomatoes
• 2 pkg (8oz each) Cream Cheese (softened)
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp. garlic powder (or minced garlic)
• 1/4 cup tightly packed fresh basil (chopped) - divided
• 12-16 lasagna noodles, cooked
  

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• COMBINE cooked chicken, artichokes, 1 cup mozzarella cheese, Parmesan cheese, spinach, and diced tomatoes.
• In a separate bowl COMBINE cream cheese, milk, and garlic powder. Mix until well blended, then add 2 tbsp of fresh basil.
• Add half of the Cream Cheese mixture to the chicken mixture.
• Spread a thin layer of the cream cheese mixture to the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
• Lay 3 noodles down and spread 1/3 of the chicken mixture over them + mozzarella cheese.
• Repeat layers of noodles and chicken mixture two-three times.
• Top with remaining noodles, remaining cream cheese mixture and mozzarella
• BAKE 25 minutes or until heated through. 
• Sprinkle with Parmesan Cheese and any remaining basil; Let stand 5 minutes before cutting to serve. *Recipe modified from Tasty Tidbits*

This is a great dish to make for a weeknight meal - although I will say it takes a bit of prep work. To make it easier it would be a good idea to make ahead - or even make ahead and freeze. I hope you give it a try - and if you do, let us know what you think! 

Have a wonderful Wednesday,

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