Description
Creamy buffalo chicken lasagna brings spicy comfort to classic Italian cuisine. Layers of zesty chicken, tangy ranch, and melted cheese create an irresistible meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Cheeses and Dairy:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Noodles and Seasonings:
- 12 cooked lasagna noodles
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 375F (190C) and ready a baking dish for assembly.
- Create a zesty chicken base by thoroughly mixing shredded chicken with Buffalo sauce until evenly coated.
- Craft a creamy blend by whisking ricotta cheese with ranch dressing, then season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Construct the lasagna layers strategically: spread Buffalo chicken mixture across the baking dish bottom as the first foundation.
- Carefully position cooked lasagna noodles over the chicken layer to create a stable base.
- Generously distribute the seasoned ricotta-ranch mixture across the noodles, ensuring even coverage.
- Sprinkle a combination of mozzarella and blue cheese to add rich, tangy dimensions to the layer.
- Repeat the layering process – chicken, noodles, cheese mixture, and cheese topping – until ingredients are exhausted.
- Ensure the final layer is a generous cheese topping for a golden, crispy finish.
- Cover the lasagna with foil and bake for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and heat thoroughly.
- Remove foil and continue baking 10-15 minutes until cheese turns bubbly and develops a golden-brown crust.
- Allow lasagna to rest and slightly cool for easier serving and more stable cutting.
- Garnish with an extra drizzle of ranch dressing before presenting this spicy, creamy masterpiece.
Notes
- Swap chicken with shredded jackfruit or tofu for a vegetarian version that maintains the spicy buffalo sauce flavor profile.
- Opt for gluten-free lasagna noodles to make this dish celiac-friendly without compromising taste and texture.
- Reduce buffalo sauce intensity by mixing it with Greek yogurt for a milder, creamier heat level that appeals to sensitive palates.
- Prep lasagna components ahead of time and refrigerate overnight to enhance flavor melding and simplify day-of cooking process.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 398 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg