Can I make this lasagna ahead of time?

Yes! Assemble it up to a day in advance, cover tightly, and refrigerate. Bake as directed when ready to serve just add 5 extra minutes if it’s cold from the fridge.

Can I freeze this lasagna?

Definitely. Freeze the unbaked lasagna, wrapped tightly in foil. When ready, bake directly from frozen at 375°F, adding 20–25 extra minutes covered, then finish uncovered.

What can I serve with this lasagna?

It goes great with cool, crunchy sides like cucumber ranch crack salad or even a slice of bacon onion tomato pie . For dessert, try a sweet banana berry parfait sundae .

How can I make the ranch drizzle thinner?

Mix the ranch dressing with a splash of milk or water until it reaches your preferred consistency. It should pour easily but still coat the top nicely.

Is there a non-dairy version of this recipe?

Yes! Use dairy-free mozzarella and blue cheese substitutes, almond or oat milk in place of dairy, and a vegan ranch dressing. The flavor still holds up beautifully.

Buffalo Chicken Lasagna with a Ranch Twist 5-Star Comfort

Description

This buffalo chicken lasagna with a ranch twist brings all the bold, cheesy comfort food energy—layered with spicy sauce, creamy ranch, and gooey mozzarella.

Ingredients

Scale

12 cooked lasagna noodles

2 cups shredded cooked chicken

1 cup Buffalo sauce

1 cup ricotta cheese

½ cup ranch dressing

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

½ cup crumbled blue cheese

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon onion powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Toss shredded chicken with Buffalo sauce in a bowl.

3. Mix ricotta, ranch, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl.

4. Spread some Buffalo chicken in the dish. Add a layer of noodles.

5. Top with the ricotta-ranch mix, mozzarella, and blue cheese. Repeat layers.

6. Finish with cheese on top. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

7. Remove foil and bake 10–15 minutes more until bubbly and golden.

8. Let it cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Drizzle with extra ranch and serve.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken to save time.

Substitute cottage cheese or sour cream if you’re out of ricotta.

Make it ahead and refrigerate overnight for easy baking the next day.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 412
Sugar: 2.1g
Sodium: 783mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 1.3g
Protein: 22g
Cholesterol: 92mg

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