Description
This Cheesy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Lasagna is a flavorful twist on classic lasagna, combining spicy buffalo sauce, creamy ranch dressing, and tender shredded chicken layered with gooey cheeses and no-boil lasagna noodles. Perfect for a comforting weeknight dinner, this dish offers a delightful balance of tangy, spicy, and cheesy goodness that’ll have you coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Lasagna Layers
- 12 oz no-boil lasagna noodles
- 3.5 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
Cheese Mixture
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet ranch seasoning
- 1 cup buffalo sauce (mild or to taste)
- 0.5 cup milk
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
Optional Toppings
- Ranch dressing
- Green onions, chopped
- Blue cheese crumbles
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning, buffalo sauce, milk, and shredded cheddar cheese. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is creamy and well blended, ensuring even flavor throughout.
- Start Layering: Spread a thin layer of the cheese mixture evenly across the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish to create a flavorful base layer.
- Add Noodles: Arrange a layer of no-boil lasagna noodles over the cheese mixture, spacing them evenly to fit comfortably within the dish.
- Layer Cheese and Chicken: Dollop more of the cheese mixture over the noodles and spread it smoothly, then scatter an even layer of the shredded rotisserie chicken atop the cheese mixture.
- Repeat Layers: Continue layering noodles, cheese mixture, and shredded chicken, ending with a generous layer of cheese mixture on top to seal in the flavors.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish gently with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes to cook the noodles and meld the ingredients.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the top to bubble and turn golden brown.
- Rest and Serve: Let the lasagna rest for 8-10 minutes after baking to set properly, making it easier to cut and serve. Add optional toppings like ranch dressing, chopped green onions, or blue cheese crumbles for extra flavor.
Notes
- Use no-boil noodles for quicker prep and layering without the need to pre-cook pasta.
- Leftover rotisserie chicken works great, adding convenience and rich flavor.
- Adjust buffalo sauce amount according to your spice preference; mild buffalo sauce is perfect for less heat.
- Allowing the lasagna to rest post-baking helps it firm up for clean slices.
- Optional toppings add fresh texture and extra taste but can be omitted for simplicity.
