Description
Buffalo Chicken Lasagna is a flavorful twist on traditional lasagna, featuring layers of tender shredded chicken coated in spicy buffalo wing sauce, creamy blue cheese, and a blend of cheeses all baked to perfection. This hearty dish combines bold flavors with the comfort of classic lasagna, making it perfect for game nights or a crowd-pleasing dinner.
Ingredients
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Lasagna and Cheese
- 12 sheets lasagna noodles oven ready
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 8 ounces blue cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup parsley chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper or to taste
- 4 cups mozzarella cheese
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 3/4 cup buffalo wing sauce
- 3/4 cup ranch dressing
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes (1 can)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the assembled lasagna.
- Prepare the cheese filling: In a medium bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, blue cheese, the egg, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside for layering.
- Combine the chicken mixture: In another bowl, mix the shredded cooked chicken, buffalo wing sauce, ranch dressing, and diced tomatoes to create a spicy, creamy filling.
- Assemble the lasagna: Spread ¼ of the chicken mixture evenly on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer four lasagna noodles over the chicken, then add another ¼ of the chicken mixture, followed by ⅓ of the cheese mixture (ricotta and blue cheese blend), and sprinkle about ⅓ of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat the layers two more times, ending with mozzarella cheese on top. Ensure there are three layers of noodles.
- Bake the lasagna: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 20 minutes, or until bubbly and the noodles are cooked through. Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Properly cool the lasagna before storing to ensure even freezing and reheating. It stays fresh for 3-5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
- For longer storage, freeze the lasagna in an airtight container; it will last 2-3 months. Thaw fully in the fridge before reheating for best results.
- To customize heat level, adjust the amount of buffalo wing sauce according to your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (roughly 1/16th of the dish)
- Calories: 332 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 949 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 71 mg
