Description
Buffalo Chicken Lasagna is a flavorful and spicy twist on the classic Italian dish, layered with shredded chicken, spicy buffalo wing sauce, creamy cheeses, and a hint of blue cheese for added zest. Perfect for those who love bold flavors, this hearty casserole combines the zest of buffalo wings with the comfort of baked lasagna, making it an irresistible crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Lasagna and Cheese Layer
- 12 sheets lasagna noodles, oven ready
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper, or to taste
Chicken and Sauce Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 3/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 3/4 cup ranch dressing
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes, canned
Cheese for Topping
- 4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking.
- Mix the cheese filling: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, blue cheese crumbles, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix well and set aside.
- Prepare the chicken mixture: In another bowl, mix shredded cooked chicken, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, and diced tomatoes until evenly coated.
- Assemble the lasagna: Spread ¼ of the chicken mixture evenly on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer 4 lasagna noodles over the chicken. Spread another ¼ of the chicken mixture, then ⅓ of the cheese mixture, and sprinkle with about ⅓ of shredded mozzarella. Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with a layer of mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake the dish: Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then, uncover and bake for an additional 20 minutes, or until bubbly and the noodles are tender.
- Serve: Allow the lasagna to cool slightly before serving to help it set. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Proper cooling helps with even freezing and reheating; cool thoroughly before storing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–5 days.
- Freeze for up to 3 months; thaw in the refrigerator before reheating thoroughly.
- You can customize the spice level by adding more buffalo sauce or hot sauce.
- Using oven-ready noodles simplifies the assembly process.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/16 of recipe)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
