Ingredients
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Ingredients:
For the Lasagna Layers:
- 12 lasagna noodles (cooked al dente)
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1 ½ cups buffalo sauce (adjust to your spice preference)
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 1 egg (for ricotta mixture)
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing (plus more for drizzle)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk (for béchamel sauce)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation:
Step 1: Prep the Ingredients
- Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Shred the rotisserie chicken and toss it with buffalo sauce in a medium bowl.
Step 2: Prepare the Ricotta Mixture
- In a small bowl, combine ricotta cheese, the egg, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix well and set aside.
Step 3: Make the Béchamel Sauce
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly golden.
- Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in ½ cup of Parmesan cheese and a splash of buffalo sauce for extra flavor. Remove from heat.
Step 4: Assemble the Lasagna
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Spread a thin layer of béchamel sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Add a layer of lasagna noodles, followed by a portion of the buffalo chicken mixture.
- Spread a layer of ricotta mixture over the chicken, then sprinkle mozzarella and cheddar cheeses generously.
- Repeat the layers (noodles, chicken, ricotta, cheese) until all ingredients are used, ending with a generous layer of cheese on top.
Step 5: Bake the Lasagna
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Step 6: Add the Ranch Drizzle
- Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes. Drizzle ranch dressing over the top, garnish with chopped green onions and parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust the buffalo sauce to your spice preference—use mild or medium for a less intense heat.
- Make sure the béchamel sauce is smooth to prevent clumps in the layers.
- Allow the lasagna to rest before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Prep Time: 30 min
- Cook Time: 40 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Protein: 25 g