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Spice meets creamy comfort

Spice meets creamy comfort

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Spice meets creamy comfort! πŸ”₯πŸ—πŸ§€ Dive into our Buffalo Chicken Lasagna with a Ranch Twistβ€”layers of zesty buffalo chicken, indulgent ranch-cream, and melty cheeses between soft noodles. A bold, game day delight you won’t want to miss!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ingredients
For the Buffalo Chicken:

2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
1/2 cup buffalo sauce (your favorite brand)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste

For the Ranch-Cream Sauce:

1 cup ranch dressing (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1/2 teaspoon dried dill (or 1 teaspoon fresh dill, chopped)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder

For the Cheese Layers:

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

For the Lasagna:

9-12 lasagna noodles (cooked according to package directions, or use no-boil noodles)
Extra buffalo sauce for drizzling (optional)
Extra ranch dressing for drizzling (optional)

Instructions
1. Prepare the Buffalo Chicken

Mix: In a bowl, combine the shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss well to coat evenly.
Set Aside: Let the flavors meld for 10 minutes.

 

 

 

 

 

2. Make the Ranch-Cream Sauce

Blend: In a medium bowl, whisk together the ranch dressing and softened cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the dried dill and onion powder.
Adjust: Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

3. Assemble the Lasagna

Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
Prepare Noodles: If using regular lasagna noodles, cook them according to the package directions; drain and set aside.
Layer Base: Spread a thin layer of ranch-cream sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.

 

 

 

 

First Layer: Arrange 3 noodles in a single layer. Spread half of the buffalo chicken evenly over the noodles. Dollop and gently spread a portion of the ranch-cream sauce over the chicken, then sprinkle with a mix of mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
Repeat Layers: Add another layer of noodles, followed by the remaining buffalo chicken, more ranch-cream sauce, and another layer of cheeses.
Top Layer: Finish with a final layer of noodles. Spread any remaining ranch-cream sauce on top and sprinkle generously with the rest of the cheese. For an extra kick, drizzle a little extra buffalo sauce over the top.

4. Bake

 

 

 

 

 

Cover & Bake: Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Uncover & Finish: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
Rest: Allow the lasagna to rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.

Tips & Variations

Extra Creaminess: For a richer texture, mix a bit of shredded Monterey Jack with the mozzarella.
Herb Boost: Stir in a handful of chopped fresh chives or parsley into the ranch-cream sauce.

 

 

 

Spice It Up: If you love extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the buffalo chicken or ranch sauce.
Make-Ahead: Assemble the lasagna a day in advance, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Allow it to come to room temperature before baking.

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