Description
Culinary magic happens when Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Lasagna with Ranch Drizzle meets comfort food perfection. Spicy chicken, melted cheese, and tangy ranch create a mouthwatering masterpiece you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) ground chicken
- 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Dairy and Sauces:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
Pasta:
- 8 lasagna noodles, cooked
Instructions
- Thoroughly combine ground chicken with finely diced onions and minced garlic in a hot skillet, cooking until chicken turns completely opaque and loses its raw appearance.
- Pour buffalo sauce into the skillet, allowing the mixture to gently simmer and develop robust flavors for approximately 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Select a 9×13-inch baking dish and create the first foundational layer using uncooked lasagna noodles, ensuring complete coverage of the dish’s bottom.
- Spread a generous portion of the spicy chicken mixture evenly across the noodle base, creating a consistent layer of protein and sauce.
- Sprinkle a liberal amount of mozzarella cheese, followed by crumbled blue cheese, ensuring comprehensive coverage of the chicken layer.
- Repeat the layering process – noodles, chicken mixture, and cheeses – continuing until all ingredients are strategically incorporated.
- Conclude the layering with a final luxurious topping of mixed cheeses, promising a golden, melted surface.
- Carefully shield the lasagna with aluminum foil and position in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and return to oven for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the cheese to become perfectly bubbling and slightly crisp at the edges.
- Once removed from oven, artfully drizzle ranch dressing across the lasagna’s surface just before serving, adding a cool, tangy finishing touch.
Notes
- Swap ground chicken with rotisserie chicken for a quicker, more flavorful preparation that saves time and adds extra richness.
- Reduce buffalo sauce intensity by mixing with cream cheese or sour cream for a milder, creamier flavor profile that’s kid-friendly.
- Use gluten-free lasagna noodles and ensure buffalo sauce is gluten-free to make this dish suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- For a lighter version, replace some cheese with low-fat alternatives and use Greek yogurt instead of ranch dressing to cut down on calories.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 570 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 1050 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg