Mediterranean Chicken, Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna

Serves: 6
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Bake Time: 35–40 minutes

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📝 Ingredients

For the Chicken & Veggie Filling

• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

• 450 g chicken breast, diced or shredded

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 3–4 cloves garlic, minced

• 250 g mushrooms, sliced

• 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped

• ½ tsp dried oregano

• ½ tsp dried basil

• ¼ tsp chili flakes (optional)

• Salt & pepper

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For the Creamy Mediterranean Sauce

• 2 tbsp olive oil (or butter)

• 2 tbsp flour

• 2 cups milk

• ½ cup chicken broth

• ½ cup Greek yogurt (makes the sauce extra creamy + Mediterranean)

• ½ cup Parmesan, grated

• ½ cup mozzarella, shredded

• Zest of ½ lemon

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt & pepper

• Pinch nutmeg (optional but authentic)

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For Assembly

• 9–12 lasagna sheets (no-boil or pre-boiled)

• 1–1½ cups mozzarella, shredded

• ¼ cup Parmesan

• Fresh basil or parsley

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🍳 Instructions

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1. Prepare the Chicken Filling

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet.

2. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, chili flakes.

3. Cook until lightly browned.

4. Add onions → sauté 2 minutes.

5. Add mushrooms → cook until soft and lightly caramelized.

6. Add garlic → stir 30 seconds.

7. Add spinach → cook until wilted.

8. Remove from heat and set aside.

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2. Make the Creamy Mediterranean Sauce

1. In a pot, heat olive oil (or butter).

2. Add flour and whisk 1 minute.

3. Slowly pour in milk + chicken broth while whisking.

4. Simmer until slightly thickened.

5. Add:

   • Greek yogurt

   • Parmesan

   • Mozzarella

   • Lemon juice & zest

   • Salt, pepper, pinch of nutmeg

6. Stir until creamy and smooth.

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3. Combine Filling with Sauce

Mix the chicken–mushroom–spinach mixture with half of the sauce.
Reserve the other half for layering.

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4. Assemble the Lasagna

Use a greased baking dish:

1. Spread 2–3 tablespoons sauce on the bottom.

2. Add first layer of lasagna sheets.

3. Spoon a layer of chicken mixture.

4. Add a layer of sauce.

5. Sprinkle mozzarella.

6. Repeat layers (usually 3 layers).

7. Finish with:

   • Sauce

   • Mozzarella

   • Parmesan

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5. Bake

• Bake at 190°C (375°F) for 30–40 minutes

• Broil for 2 minutes for a golden, bubbly top

• Let rest 10 minutes before cutting

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🌿 Serve With

• Greek salad

• Roasted vegetables

• Garlic-herb yogurt dip

• Crusty Mediterranean bread

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💡 Optional Add-Ins for Extra Mediterranean Flavor

• Sun-dried tomatoes

• Artichoke hearts

• Fresh basil inside layers

• Feta cheese crumbles

• Roasted red peppers