Description
This Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Lasagna with Ranch Drizzle is a flavorful twist on classic lasagna, combining tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce with layers of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. Finished with a creamy ranch drizzle and topped with fresh green onions, this hearty dish offers a perfect balance of heat and creaminess, baked to bubbly perfection in just 50 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Lasagna Layers
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Topping
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the lasagna layers evenly.
- Cook Noodles: Boil the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and set aside to prevent sticking.
- Sauté Garlic and Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in shredded chicken and buffalo sauce, combining well and cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes to meld flavors.
- Assemble Lasagna: Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese on the bottom of a baking dish. Arrange a layer of cooked lasagna noodles on top. Spread a portion of the buffalo chicken mixture over the noodles, followed by layers of shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheeses. Repeat these layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a cheese layer.
- Bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and cheeses to melt thoroughly.
- Add Ranch Drizzle: Remove the foil carefully, drizzle the ranch dressing evenly over the top, then return the dish to the oven and bake uncovered for an additional 5 minutes to set the ranch drizzle.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, garnish the lasagna with chopped green onions for freshness and serve warm for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Ensure lasagna noodles are cooked al dente to avoid them becoming too soft during baking.
- You can adjust the amount of buffalo sauce to make the dish milder or spicier according to your preference.
- Using fresh green onions adds a nice crunch and fresh flavor as garnish.
- Let the lasagna rest 5-10 minutes after baking to make serving easier and to help it set.
- For a creamier texture, consider mixing some ranch dressing into the ricotta layer as well.
