Name: The Best Creamy Skillet Chicken Lasagna with Garlic Sauce Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 9–10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small bites; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; ¾ cup heavy cream; 2 oz cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess); 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese; ½ tsp Italian seasoning; Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish; Optional: red pepper flakes or crispy breadcrumbs for topping

Description

This one-pan chicken lasagna skips the oven and delivers big flavor fast. With tender bites of chicken, broken lasagna noodles, and a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce, this dish brings the comfort of traditional lasagna in just 30 minutes. It’s perfect for weeknights, cozy weekends, or anytime you’re craving creamy, cheesy pasta without the layering fuss.

Ingredients

Scale

9–10 lasagna noodles, broken into pieces
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into small bites
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup heavy cream
2 oz cream cheese (optional, for extra creaminess)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ tsp Italian seasoning
Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
Optional: red pepper flakes or crispy breadcrumbs for topping

Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add broken lasagna noodles and cook until just al dente. Drain and set aside.
Season the chicken bites with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
In a deep skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 5–6 minutes, until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and add the cream cheese (if using). Stir until smooth.
Add grated Parmesan and Italian seasoning. Simmer the sauce for 3–4 minutes until thick and velvety.
Return the cooked chicken and noodles to the skillet. Toss gently to coat everything in the sauce.
Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the top. Cover and let sit on low heat for 2–3 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Garnish with chopped parsley or basil. Add red pepper flakes or crispy breadcrumbs if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Cream cheese is optional but adds extra richness to the sauce.
Be careful not to overcook the noodles—al dente works best for this skillet version.
Rotisserie chicken can be used as a shortcut; just stir it into the sauce before adding the noodles.
This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in the fridge and reheated with a splash of cream or milk.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes