Here’s a delicious and indulgent twist on a comfort food classic: Creamy Chicken Lasagna with Fries! This recipe layers tender shredded chicken in a rich white sauce, cheesy goodness, and—yes—golden fries baked right into or served alongside the lasagna. Perfect for when you’re craving cozy, filling, and slightly unexpected.
🧀🍗 Creamy Chicken Lasagna with Fries
🍽️ Servings: 6–8
⏱️ Prep Time: 25 min | Bake Time: 30–35 min
🧂 Ingredients:
For the Chicken & Sauce:
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 tbsp flour
- 2 ½ cups milk
- ½ cup chicken broth (or more milk)
- ½ cup cream cheese or ricotta
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Layers:
- 9–12 lasagna noodles (boiled or oven-ready)
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
- Optional: 1 cup sautéed spinach or mushrooms for extra veggies
For the Fries:
- 2 cups frozen French fries (any cut you like)
- Salt, pepper, and paprika (optional)
🍳 Instructions:
1. Cook the Fries
- Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and bake the fries until crispy, about 20–25 minutes. Set aside. (You can also air-fry or deep-fry them.)
2. Make the Creamy Sauce
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
- Slowly add milk and broth, whisking constantly until thickened.
- Stir in cream cheese or ricotta, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add shredded chicken and mix well. Simmer 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat.
3. Layer the Lasagna
In a 9×13 baking dish:
- Spread a spoonful of sauce on the bottom.
- Layer lasagna noodles.
- Add a layer of creamy chicken sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan.
- (Optional) Add veggies or a thin layer of crispy fries for texture.
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used, finishing with sauce and cheese on top.
4. Bake
- Cover with foil and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and bubbling.
5. Add Fries
- For best texture, add crispy fries on top right before serving, or serve them on the side for dipping into the creamy lasagna.
📝 Serving Ideas:
- Drizzle with ranch, spicy mayo, or hot sauce for a loaded effect.
- Serve with a light salad to balance the richness.
- Make it spicy by adding chili flakes or jalapeños to the sauce.
Would you like a spicy buffalo version, a one-pan shortcut, or a vegetarian alternative?