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Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup

If you love the **rich, comforting flavors of white chicken lasagna**, you’ll love this **Creamy White Chicken Lasagna Soup**! It’s packed with **tender shredded chicken, creamy cheese, soft lasagna noodles, and a savory garlic-Parmesan broth**.

Equipment

  • - Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Wooden spoon
  • - Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • - 6 lasagna noodles broken into pieces
  • - 1 small onion diced
  • - 3 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • - 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional for heat
  • - 1 cup heavy cream
  • - 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • - 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • - 2 tablespoons butter
  • - 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for thickening
  • - 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice optional, for brightness
  • - Fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Instructions
 

  • #### **Step 1: Cook the Chicken**
  • In a **large pot**, heat **1 tablespoon butter** over medium heat. Add **onion and garlic**, sautéing until softened (**about 3 minutes**).
  • Pour in **chicken broth, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes**.
  • Add **chicken breasts**, bring to a **gentle boil**, then reduce heat and simmer for **20 minutes**, until chicken is fully cooked.
  • #### **Step 2: Shred the Chicken & Cook the Pasta**
  • Remove chicken and shred it using two forks. Set aside.
  • Add **broken lasagna noodles** to the broth and cook until **tender (about 8-10 minutes)**.
  • #### **Step 3: Make the Creamy Base**
  • In a small saucepan, melt **1 tablespoon butter** over medium heat. Stir in **flour** and cook for **1 minute**, stirring constantly.
  • Slowly whisk in **heavy cream**, letting it thicken slightly.
  • Stir in **Parmesan and mozzarella cheese** until melted and smooth.
  • #### **Step 4: Combine & Serve**
  • Return shredded chicken to the pot. Stir in **creamy cheese mixture and spinach**, cooking for another **2 minutes** until spinach is wilted.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning. Add a **splash of lemon juice** for extra brightness.
  • Ladle into bowls and garnish with **fresh parsley, more Parmesan, and cracked black pepper**.