Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients:

For the Buffalo Chicken Filling:

  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (you can use rotisserie chicken or cook chicken breasts/thighs)
  • 1/2 cup buffalo sauce (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup ranch or blue cheese dressing
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Cheese Mixture:

  • 15 oz ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Additional Ingredients:

  • 9 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (for topping)

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ranch or blue cheese dressing, diced celery, diced onion, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well to evenly coat the chicken.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, crumbled blue cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  4. To assemble the lasagna, spread a thin layer of the buffalo chicken mixture on the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
  5. Place three cooked lasagna noodles on top of the chicken mixture.
  6. Spread half of the cheese mixture evenly over the noodles.
  7. Add another layer of buffalo chicken mixture on top of the cheese mixture.
  8. Add another layer of lasagna noodles.
  9. Repeat steps 6 and 7.
  10. Finish with a final layer of lasagna noodles and top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
  11. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes.
  12. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
  13. Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Optional: Garnish with chopped green onions or fresh parsley for added flavor and presentation.

Enjoy your Buffalo Chicken Lasagna! Keep in mind that you can customize this recipe to suit your taste preferences, so feel free to adjust the amount of buffalo sauce, blue cheese, or other ingredients to your liking.