White Chicken Lasagna
White Chicken Lasagna is a rich, creamy Italian-American casserole that layers tender pasta sheets with shredded chicken, a luxurious béchamel sauce, and often ricotta or mozzarella cheese. Unlike its tomato-based cousin, this dish forgoes red sauce for a velvety white sauce, typically flavored with garlic, herbs, and sometimes a hint of nutmeg. It's a comforting, elegant main course often served at family gatherings or special dinners.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in both fat and protein, with a significant carbohydrate content from the pasta. It provides a good source of calcium from the cheeses and protein from the chicken, but is also quite calorie-dense, with a typical serving containing roughly 500-700 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 32 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Calcium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg |
| Vitamin A | 150 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 4 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 450 mg |
| Selenium | 28 mcg |
Per 1 piece (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a popular adaptation of classic Italian lasagna into a cream-based, 'white' variant that has become a staple in American home cooking. Nutritionally, the béchamel sauce creates a richer, more calorie-dense profile compared to a tomato-based sauce, making it a more indulgent comfort food.
