Here’s a Buffalo Chicken Lasagna with a Ranch Twist the ultimate comfort food fusion! This bold and creamy lasagna layers spicy buffalo chicken, ranch-seasoned cheese, and pasta sheets into a bubbly, cheesy, unforgettable dish. It’s perfect for game day, potlucks, or weeknight indulgence.
🔥 Buffalo Chicken Lasagna with a Ranch Twist
🍴 What to Expect:
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Spicy shredded buffalo chicken
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Ranch-flavored ricotta or cream cheese layer
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Mozzarella and cheddar for gooey perfection
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Traditional lasagna structure with a bold flavor punch
🧾 Ingredients
🐓 For the Buffalo Chicken:
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3 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
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1 cup buffalo wing sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
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2 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, for richness)
🧀 For the Ranch Cheese Layer:
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1 (15 oz) container ricotta cheese OR 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
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1/2 cup sour cream
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1 egg
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1 packet dry ranch dressing mix (or 2 tbsp homemade mix)
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1 cup shredded mozzarella
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan
🍅 For the Lasagna:
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9–12 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained (or use no-boil noodles)
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1–1½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
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1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for topping)
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Optional: blue cheese crumbles for garnish
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Chopped green onions or parsley (for garnish)
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Chicken
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In a bowl, combine shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and melted butter.
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Mix well until fully coated. Taste and adjust spice level by adding more sauce or butter.
Step 2: Mix the Ranch Cheese Filling
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In a separate bowl, mix ricotta (or cream cheese), sour cream, egg, ranch seasoning, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
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Stir until smooth and well combined.
Step 3: Assemble the Lasagna
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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In a greased 9×13″ baking dish, add a thin layer of buffalo chicken mixture.
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Layer 3 lasagna noodles over the chicken.
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Spread a layer of the ranch cheese filling.
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Add more buffalo chicken mixture on top.
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Repeat layers until all ingredients are used, ending with ranch cheese and chicken on top.
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Sprinkle cheddar and remaining mozzarella over the top.
Step 4: Bake
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Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
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Uncover and bake an additional 15–20 minutes, until bubbly and golden on top.
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Let rest for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
🌿 Optional Garnishes & Sides
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Drizzle ranch dressing or blue cheese dressing on top.
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Add blue cheese crumbles.
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Sprinkle chopped green onions or parsley.
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Serve with celery sticks or a crisp salad.
❄️ Storage & Reheating
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Store in fridge for up to 4 days.
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Freezes well before or after baking (wrap tightly).
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Reheat in oven at 350°F for 20–25 minutes.