Description
A flavorful and spicy Buffalo Chicken Lasagna combining tender shredded chicken tossed in tangy Buffalo wing sauce with creamy ricotta and melted cheeses, layered between noodles and baked to bubbly perfection. This American-inspired main course offers a zesty twist on traditional lasagna, perfect for game day or family dinners.
Ingredients
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Buffalo Chicken Layer
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 1 cup Buffalo wing sauce
Cheese Mixture
- 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup crumbled blue cheese (optional)
Garnish
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix Chicken and Sauce: In a medium bowl, thoroughly combine the shredded chicken with Buffalo wing sauce, ensuring every piece is coated for maximum flavor.
- Prepare Ricotta Mixture: In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta cheese with the egg, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt until smooth and well blended.
- Assemble the Lasagna Layers: Begin by spreading a thin layer of the Buffalo chicken mixture on the bottom of the baking dish. Layer 3 cooked lasagna noodles over the chicken, then spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles. Add another layer of Buffalo chicken followed by a generous sprinkle of mozzarella and cheddar cheeses. Repeat this layering process two more times, finishing with cheese on top. If desired, sprinkle crumbled blue cheese over the final cheese layer.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to meld all the flavors.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the lasagna is bubbly and the cheese is lightly browned.
- Rest and Garnish: Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes after baking to set. Garnish with chopped green onions if you like before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of Buffalo sauce to suit your preferred spice level.
- You can substitute ranch dressing for blue cheese or omit it entirely if preferred.
- This dish pairs excellently with a fresh green salad or celery sticks to balance the heat and richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 recipe
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
