Description
Buffalo Chicken Lasagna combines tender shredded chicken tossed in spicy buffalo sauce with layers of creamy ricotta, mozzarella, and a hint of smoked beef for extra depth. This crowd‑pleasing casserole offers the perfect balance of heat and cheesy comfort, making it ideal for family dinners, game nights, or potlucks. Easy to assemble and bake, it delivers restaurant‑style flavor at home without the hassle. Serve with a fresh side salad and celery sticks, plus cool ranch dip to tame the heat tod
Ingredients
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups shredded chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded smoked beef
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles until al dente, drain and set aside.
- In a bowl combine shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, ricotta, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
- Spread a thin layer of chicken mixture in a baking dish.
- Layer three noodles, half of the chicken mixture, half of the mozzarella, and half of the smoked beef.
- Repeat layers, finishing with noodles, remaining mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Cover with foil and bake 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake 15 more minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let rest, garnish with green onions, and serve.
Notes
- For extra heat
- add crushed red pepper flakes to the buffalo sauce. Substitute smoked beef with beef chorizo for a smoky twist. Leftovers reheat well in the oven or microwave.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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