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Mary Berry Chicken Lasagne Recipe

Mary Berry Chicken Lasagne recipe
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Mary Berry Chicken Lasagne is a layered pasta bake made with cooked chicken, a creamy sauce, lasagne sheets, and cheese. Instead of a tomato-heavy base, it relies on a smooth white sauce that keeps the dish mild, comforting, and suitable for all ages.

Ingredients

  • Cooked chicken breast – 500 g, shredded or chopped

  • Lasagne sheets – 9–12 sheets

  • Unsalted butter – 50 g

  • Plain flour – 50 g

  • Milk – 750 ml

  • Onion – 1 medium, finely chopped

  • Garlic – 1 clove, finely chopped

  • Mushrooms – 200 g, sliced

  • Cheddar cheese – 150 g, grated

  • Parmesan cheese – 50 g, grated

  • Salt – to taste

  • Black pepper – to taste

  • Nutmeg – a small pinch (optional)

Instructions

  • Prepare the sauce base – Melt butter in a pan, stir in flour, and cook briefly.

  • Add milk gradually – Whisk in milk a little at a time until smooth and thickened.

  • Season the sauce – Add salt, pepper, and nutmeg, then set aside.

  • Cook the vegetables – Sauté onion, garlic, and mushrooms until soft.

  • Combine with chicken – Stir cooked chicken into the vegetables.

  • Layer the lasagne – Start with sauce, then pasta sheets, chicken mixture, and cheese.

  • Repeat layers – Finish with sauce and a generous cheese topping.

  • Bake until golden – Cook at 180°C (160°C fan) for 40–45 minutes until bubbling.

  • Rest before serving – Leave for 10 minutes to help it set.

Find it online: https://maryberrycooks.co.uk/mary-berry-chicken-lasagne/