Description
This Buffalo Chicken Lasagna takes the classic comfort of Italian lasagna and gives it a spicy, tangy Buffalo twist! Layers of tender shredded chicken, creamy ranch, melted cheese, and Buffalo sauce make this a bold and flavorful dish. Perfect for a game-day meal, easy dinner recipe, or a crowd-pleasing dish! Serve with a side of garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
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- 12 cooked lasagna noodles
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup Buffalo sauce
- 1 cup ranch dressing
- 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Prepare the Chicken Mixture:
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with Buffalo sauce and ranch dressing until well combined.
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Make the Ricotta Mixture:
- In another bowl, whisk together ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Assemble the Lasagna:
- Spread a thin layer of Buffalo chicken mixture on the bottom of the dish.
- Add a layer of lasagna noodles.
- Spread ricotta mixture over the noodles.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella, cheddar, and blue cheese (if using).
- Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
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Bake:
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for another 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
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Garnish & Serve:
- Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
- For a milder version, use half Buffalo sauce and half marinara sauce.
- Swap blue cheese for extra cheddar if you prefer a milder taste.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 120mg