Crockpot White Chicken Lasagna is a creamy, cheesy slow cooker dinner with chicken, spinach and lasagna noodles all bubbling away in one pot!
Want more lasagna recipes? Try this White Lasagna Soup, White Chicken Skillet Lasagna, and Ravioli Lasagna!
This Crockpot White Chicken Lasagna gives you all the creamy, cheesy white chicken lasagna goodness without layering any noodles!
It starts with just a few main ingredients, so prep is basically tossing everything in and walking away while the crockpot does the heavy lifting.
A few hours later, you stir in the broken lasagna noodles, add mozzarella on top, and let it get bubbly and gooey!
I love it on days when I am running kids to activities or juggling a busy weekend, because I can start it earlier, then finish the noodles and cheese right before we eat. It feels like lasagna night, but with way less mess and way less effort!
What others are saying:
“I’ve made this countless times and it is such a family favorite! I tend to throw in whatever extra veggies I have and it’s a delicious meal that usually produces leftovers, which I love 😃” Erica
Crockpot White Chicken Lasagna ingredients:
- Low-sodium chicken broth: If your broth is salted, you may want to reduce the added salt and adjust at the end.
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts: Use two small or one large breast. Leftover baked chicken or shredded chicken works too! Just stir it in when you add the Parmesan.
- Frozen spinach: You can also use fresh chopped spinach and stir it in toward the end!
- Herb and garlic cream cheese: Plain cream cheese works if you stir in a little Italian seasoning or garlic herb seasoning.
- Lasagna noodles: Use regular lasagna noodles and break them into pieces so they fit in the slow cooker. You can swap in a similar weight of short pasta if that is what you have!
How to make Slow Cooker White Chicken Lasagna:
This Crockpot White Chicken Lasagna comes together with just 10 minutes of prep! Scroll down to the recipe card for full ingredient amounts and detailed instructions.
- Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker.
- Shred the chicken.
- Stir in the broken lasagna noodles.
- Top with mozzarella cheese.
Tips for the best Crockpot White Chicken Lasagna:
- Squeeze the spinach dry: Press as much liquid out of the spinach as you can so it does not thin the sauce.
- Break the noodles evenly: Aim for similarly sized pieces so the lasagna noodles cook at the same rate.
- Push noodles into the sauce: After adding the noodles, stir and press them down so most of the pieces are submerged and soften properly.
How to store leftovers:
Store leftover Crockpot White Chicken Lasagna in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days!
The noodles will continue to absorb some sauce as they sit, so the lasagna will be thicker the next day.
Reheat gently in the microwave or in a covered dish in the oven, adding a splash of broth or milk if you want to loosen it up slightly!
Serving suggestions:
We like to serve Crockpot White Chicken Lasagna with a slice of crusty Artisan Bread or soft Dinner Rolls to soak up extra sauce in the bottom of the bowl.
If you want even more nutrients to balance the creaminess, add some Roasted Vegetables or Roasted Green Beans!
Crockpot White Chicken Lasagna
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon corn starch*
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts, (or 1 large)
- ¼ cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- ⅓ cup herb and garlic cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 8 lasagna noodles, broken (230g)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Whisk together broth and corn starch.
- In a 3-4 quart crockpot, add the broth, chicken, spinach, cream cheese, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, or until chicken shreds easily. Shred chicken and add back into the slow cooker with the Parmesan. Stir well to incorporate the cream cheese into the sauce.
- Stir in broken lasagna noodles, cover and turn crockpot to high. Cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Stir, working to get the top lasagna noodles down into the liquid. Press to submerge as much of the noodles as possible. Top with cheese, cover, and cook on high for 15 minutes or until noodles are al dente.
- Turn the crockpot off and let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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- Use different pasta: Swap the broken lasagna noodles for a similar weight of short pasta like rotini or penne. Short shapes will usually cook a bit faster, so keep an eye on them!
- Boost the veggies: Stir in extra spinach, peas, small broccoli florets, or mushrooms. Firmer veggies are best added closer to the end so they do not overcook.
- Gluten-friendly option: Swap the lasagna noodles for your favorite gluten-free lasagna or short pasta and make sure your broth and cream cheese are labeled gluten-free!
Kenn Williams @ OkCodePromo.fr says
Can I substitute any of the ingredients with cheaper or more easily available options?
Ashley Fehr says
The price of groceries varies greatly so that will be up to you to play around with.
Amanda Simmons says
Hello I don’t have a big enough pan to make the white chicken skillet lasagna but love it soo much but have a crockpot would I be able to use the heavy cream in the crockpot instead of the cream cheese and cook it in the crockpot the same way as this recipe?
The Recipe Rebel says
Hi Amanda, while I haven’t tried it myself, it could work. You can use heavy cream in the crockpot because I use it in many other dishes. If you decide to experiment, I’d love to know how it goes.
Rossi says
I’m going to try to vacuum seal and freeze this. It’s definitely a way to mix in spinach and peas. I cook ahead for my daughters family and I think they would love this.
The Recipe Rebel says
Hope it work out for you Rossi!
hailey.mills1995@gmail.com says
How long does it take to defrost the spinach usually?
The Recipe Rebel says
Anywhere from a few minutes to an hour, depending on how you are defrosting it. It’s best to follow the instructions on your box/bag of spinach.
Erica says
I’ve made this countless times and it is such a family favorite! I tend to throw in whatever extra veggies I have and it’s a delicious meal that usually produces leftovers, which I love 😃
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Erica! I’m so glad you like it!
Deb says
Very bland, I added crushed red pepper, helped a bit but won’t be making it again!
Ashley Fehr says
If you like a spicy white lasagna, then yes you would probably find this bland, since there is no heat. Everyone has different flavor preferences 🙂
Janae Simenson says
Does this go in crockpot? Can u also use cottage cheese? Thank you! A new fan.. 😁
Ashley Fehr says
Thank you! I haven’t tested it with cottage cheese so I can’t say for sure.
nadiayala77@gmail.com says
I can’t find herb and garlic cream cheese at my grocery store. What can I use instead, especially since it’s your secret ingredient?
Nadia says
I hadn’t read through all your notes above. You address my question above already. I only found Cracker Barrel Garlic & Herb Cheddar Spreadable Cheese. Will this work or should I just use the plain cream cheese and add garlic herb seasoning?
Ashley Fehr says
Yes, that will definitely work!
Aleah Calvery says
Do you think if I used a different kind of cheese it would be okay? I don’t have mozzarella and it’s raining where I am at so I don’t really want to go to the store lol
Ashley Fehr says
Yes, I think that would be fine!
Lindsey says
What would be the change if you used GF lasagna noodles?
Ashley Fehr says
I don’t cook a lot with gluten free noodles so I can’t say how well it would work, I would just keep an eye on them because I think they tend to get soft quicker!
Melanie says
Hi Ashley,
I only have a 6qt slow cooker. Would the recipe need to be altered at all?
Ashley Fehr says
It won’t need to be altered but may cook a little quicker
Diane says
If I am substituting smoked sausage, how much? Also, would I cut it into small pieces?
Ashley Fehr says
Yes I would cut it into small pieces and I would probably use 2-3 depending on how large they are.
N says
Could you do this in an instant pot?
Ashley Fehr says
you might be able to, but I haven’t tested it
Lisa says
Love anything crockpot! This was perfect for our busy family’s meal. I used a half bag of fresh spinach (you know the prewashed kind from grocery store) because I didn’t have frozen. It was perfect! Not too watery or anything like that. Thanks for the great recipe. Another winner!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Lisa! I’m glad to hear that!
Gina says
Absolutely delicious + such a win with saving time by being made in the slow cooker! Thanks for the recipe!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Gina!
Jen says
This was such a great way to sneak in spinach into my kids’ dinner and they ate it up without any hesitation. Thank you so much for such a delicious recipe.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Jen! I’m glad!
Betsy says
Super easy and delicious! Making it in the crockpot is such a time saver! The whole family loves this dish!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Betsy!