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    Home » Uncategorized » Chicken and Butternut Squash Lasagna

    Published: Oct 7, 2016 · Modified: Jan 17, 2020 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links

    Chicken and Butternut Squash Lasagna

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    Chicken and Butternut Squash Lasagna

    Chicken and Butternut Squash Lasagna

    Today's recipe is a bit different from the typical slow cooker recipes I share. I usually like to make stuff that is almost totally in the slow cooker, save a little browning or making something on the side. But today's recipe is more about using the slow cooker to help with a small part of the recipe and the rest is done on the stove and in the oven. It's just another option for a way to get a great dinner on the table and I hope you will love it. You can still do the work ahead of time if you choose and have a delicious chicken and butternut squash lasagna in the fridge ready to pop in the oven on a busy night or for a dinner party or family gathering.

    Chicken and Butternut Squash Lasagna

    I started the day with some chicken thighs and seasoning in my little 2 quart slow cooker. Let them go on low all day and then shred for the main part of the lasagna filling.

    Chicken and Butternut Squash Lasagna

    Next comes some frozen cubed butternut squash that I let thaw out. This is so much easier than cutting your own. If you've done it, you know what I mean, if you haven't, trust me on this one. Cutting butternut squash can be a bear.

    Chicken and Butternut Squash Lasagna

    Then a simple homemade béchamel sauce. Did you know this is actually pretty quick and easy to make? It might require a little practice if you haven't made sauces before, but I know you've got this!

    Chicken and Butternut Squash Lasagna

    Finally, layer it all up with some cheese and oven ready lasagna noodles to pop in the oven. If you make it ahead you could also pop this into your casserole slow cooker the next day.

    Chicken and Butternut Squash Lasagna

    Butternut Squash Lasagna

    Jennifer Draper
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    Ingredients
      

    For chicken:

    • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • 2 teaspoons chicken seasoning blend *see note
    • ½ cup chicken broth or water

    For béchamel sauce:

    • ½ cup butter
    • ½ cup flour
    • 4 cups milk
    • salt to taste

    To assemble:

    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 20 oz bags frozen cubed butternut squash thawed
    • 9 oz oven ready lasagna noodles 15-16 sheets
    • 3-4 cups shredded cheese I used mozzarella and provolone
    • ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese

    Instructions
     

    • Add chicken to slow cooker along with seasoning blend and broth
    • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 until fully cooked
    • Remove and shred
    • Heat a saucepan over medium high heat and melt butter
    • Whisk in flour until smooth and continue to whisk for about 1-2 minutes to let cook
    • Slowly stir in milk while continuing to whisk vigorously to ensure flour combines with milk smoothly
    • Bring to a simmer and let cook for about 3-5 minutes until thickened
    • Remove from heat and add salt to taste
    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • Assemble by spreading olive oil in bottom of 9x13 casserole dish then spread one ladle of sauce on bottom
    • Layer with about 5 noodles then ½ of chicken (1 ½ - 2 cups) and 1 bag of squash
    • Add about 1 cup of béchamel sauce
    • Top with 1 - 1 ½ cups shredded cheese and ¼ cup parmesan cheese
    • Repeat layer
    • Final layer will be noodles, sauce, shredded cheese and parmesan cheese
    • Cover with foil and bake for about 30 minutes
    • Remove foil and return to oven for additional 15 minutes or until cheese is browned and bubbly

    Notes

    *Note for chicken seasoning I like to use either McCormick's Italian Seasoning or Montreal Chicken
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    Chicken and Butternut Squash Lasagna

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