Description
This Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Lasagna with Ranch Drizzle is a flavorful twist on traditional lasagna featuring tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo wing sauce, layered with creamy ricotta, mozzarella, cheddar cheese, and finished with a cool ranch dressing drizzle. Perfect as a hearty main course, this crowd-pleaser combines classic comfort food with a spicy kick, making it ideal for game day or a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Lasagna Base
- 9 lasagna noodles (cooked and drained)
Buffalo Chicken Mixture
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo wing sauce
Cheese Mixture
- 1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Cheese Toppings
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Finishing Touches
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing (plus more for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking for the lasagna layers.
- Prepare Buffalo Chicken: In a large bowl, mix the shredded cooked chicken with the buffalo wing sauce until the chicken is thoroughly coated with the spicy sauce.
- Mix Ricotta Filling: In a separate bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt to create a creamy, flavorful cheese mixture.
- Assemble Layers: Begin by spreading a spoonful of the buffalo chicken mixture on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Then layer 3 lasagna noodles over the chicken, followed by one-third of the ricotta cheese mixture, one-third of the buffalo chicken, and a generous sprinkle of mozzarella and cheddar cheese. Repeat this layering two more times, finishing the top layer with the cheeses.
- Bake Covered: Cover the assembled lasagna tightly with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to allow flavors to meld and cheese to melt.
- Finish Baking Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for another 15 minutes until the cheese on top becomes bubbly and lightly browned, adding a beautiful golden crust.
- Rest & Garnish: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes after baking to set properly. Before serving, drizzle additional ranch dressing on top and garnish with chopped green onions or parsley for fresh flavor and color.
- Serve: Slice the lasagna into servings and enjoy this spicy, cheesy comfort dish.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to suit your preferred spice level.
- Using rotisserie chicken can save prep time and adds convenience.
- For a crispier, browned top, broil the lasagna for 2–3 minutes at the end of baking, watching carefully to avoid burning.
