This Crockpot White Chicken Lasagna is just SIX ingredients, so creamy and flavorful, and everything cooks in one pot! With step by step recipe video down below.
Happy January!
We’re kicking off a brand new series today — my 6 Ingredient Suppers series, where I’m going to be bringing you easy, totally manageable dinners with 6 ingredients (plus a few very basic “free” ingredients) that my family loves and yours will, too!
Every month will have a different theme, and January’s theme is Six Ingredient Slow Cooker Suppers!
I’m also running a giveaway every month in my Facebook group, centred around the theme of the series.
So overall, there is going to be lots of fun stuff going on, and a lot more easy family dinner ideas hitting the blog and your inbox.
Crockpot White Chicken Lasagna
We’re launching this series with one of my favorites recipes that I tested for 6 Ingredient Slow Cooker month — this White Chicken Lasagna that’s made completely in the crockpot, it’s super creamy and flavorful!
I love a traditional lasagna (if you do too, check out my Easy Lasagna recipe!), but there is so much prep involved, and so many ingredients, and even my easier no boil lasagna recipe ends up being a once-in-a-while kind of meal.
If you have a little more time, you might enjoy this Taco Lasagna Recipe or this White Chicken Lasagna with Ham and Spinach.
But this crockpot lasagna comes together with just minutes of prep (one of the bonuses of only using 6 ingredients!), and is ready in a few hours.
With pasta, we’re just not going to be able to let it cook all day, so if you work out of the house, this might be a great recipe for a busy weekend or Sunday lunch.
I love quick slow cooker recipes like this for days when the kids have activities after school because I can get it started before they get home, and be free for driving to lessons or homework or whatever else is needed!
Want an easy lasagna recipe ready in 30 minutes? Try my healthier Skillet Lasagna!
Can I make this White Chicken Lasagna on the stove top?
You can absolutely make this on the stove top if you prefer, without even changing the recipe much.
You can place all of the ingredients except for the cheese into a large, deep skillet. Bring to a simmer, then cover and reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the chicken is cooked, the noodles are tender and have absorbed most of the liquid.
Top with cheese, cover and let melt, then serve.
Variations on this Crockpot White Chicken Lasagna:
Obviously, because we’re sticking with a simple version with only a few ingredients, there are lots of ways to mix this up!
- Add in more veggies: mushrooms, broccoli, or peas would be great in here, but you may want to add them close to the end of the cook time.
- Only have plain cream cheese? That’s totally fine! You may want to add in a half teaspoon of garlic herb seasoning or Italian seasoning to the recipe.
- Use an Italian cheese blend for even more flavor.
- Swap the chicken breast for smoked sausage, or leave it out for a vegetarian version.
- Swap the noodles: I wanted to use traditional lasagna noodles for this white lasagna, but you can absolutely use short pasta instead — it will cook slightly faster, so check after 15 minutes and every 5 minutes after that. You will want to substitute the noodles for roughly an equivalent weight of other pasta.
More crockpot pasta recipes you’ll love:
- Crockpot Chicken and Noodles recipe
- Crock Pot Mac and Cheese recipe
- Healthier Slow Cooker Hamburger Helper Recipe
- Cheesy Crockpot Chicken Spaghetti Recipe + VIDEO
Crockpot White Chicken Lasagna
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 1 large)
- 2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 1/3 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1/4 cup herb and garlic cream cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 lasagna noodles broken (230g)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a 2.5-4 quart crockpot, add chicken, broth, spinach, and cream cheese.
- Cover and cook on low for 3 hours, or until chicken shreds easily. Shred chicken and 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. (If you want to thicken the sauce further, you can add a small amount of corn starch combined with water at this time)
- Turn the crockpot off and let rest for 10-15 minutes before serving.
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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!