Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Lasagna topped with a zesty Ranch drizzle. Layers of tender shredded chicken in spicy buffalo sauce, creamy ricotta mixture, and a blend of cheeses, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Lasagna:
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Ranch Drizzle:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing (plus more for drizzle)
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles: according to package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Prepare chicken: Mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce in a large bowl.
- Make ricotta mixture: Combine ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Prepare ranch sauce: Melt butter in a saucepan, whisk in flour, then slowly add milk and ranch dressing, stirring until smooth.
- Layer lasagna: Start with a thin layer of ranch sauce in a greased baking dish, then layer noodles, ricotta mixture, chicken, cheeses, and repeat. Top with remaining cheeses.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes until golden.
- Rest & serve: Let the lasagna sit for 10 minutes before drizzling with ranch dressing and garnishing with green onions.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken and Greek yogurt can be great substitutes.
- Mild buffalo sauce can be used for a less spicy version.
