Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

Servings: 8 | Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 45 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Intro:

Buffalo Chicken Lasagna is everything you love about buffalo chicken dip and homemade lasagna combined into one incredible comfort food dinner. Layers of tender shredded chicken tossed in bold buffalo sauce, creamy ricotta filling, mozzarella, sharp cheddar, parmesan, and a rich homemade buffalo Alfredo sauce are baked until bubbly and golden brown. Finished with fresh green onions, this recipe is loaded with bold flavor in every bite.

Why This Works:

• Homemade buffalo Alfredo keeps every layer creamy.
• Ricotta creates a rich, classic lasagna texture.
• Mozzarella delivers incredible cheese pulls.
• Sharp cheddar adds bold flavor and color.
• Parmesan adds nutty richness.
• Fresh green onions brighten every bite.
• Every layer stays creamy instead of drying out.

Ingredients:

Buffalo Chicken

• 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
• ¾ cup buffalo wing sauce
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Buffalo Alfredo Sauce

• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• 4 cloves pressed garlic
• 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ¾ cup buffalo wing sauce
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon black pepper

Ricotta Layer

• 15 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Lasagna

• 12 cooked lasagna noodles
• 2 cups freshly shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 cups freshly shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Garnish

• ¼ cup sliced green onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Kitchen Tools Needed:

• 9×13 baking dish
• Large skillet
• Medium saucepan
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk
• Rubber spatula
• Cheese grater
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Aluminum foil

Prep:

1. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
2. Prepare and shred the chicken.
3. Toss shredded chicken with buffalo sauce, butter, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, and black pepper.
4. Prepare the buffalo Alfredo sauce.
5. Mix the ricotta filling ingredients.
6. Shred the mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan cheeses.
7. Preheat oven to 375°F.

Instructions:

Make the Buffalo Alfredo

1. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
3. Whisk in flour and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Slowly whisk in milk.
5. Whisk in heavy cream.
6. Stir in buffalo sauce.
7. Add Parmesan cheese.
8. Stir until smooth and creamy.
9. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.

Assemble the Lasagna

10. Spread a thin layer of buffalo Alfredo into the bottom of the baking dish.
11. Add a layer of lasagna noodles.
12. Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture.
13. Add one-third of the buffalo chicken.
14. Spoon buffalo Alfredo over the chicken.
15. Sprinkle with mozzarella.
16. Sprinkle with sharp cheddar.
17. Sprinkle lightly with Parmesan.
18. Repeat the layers two more times.

Top the Lasagna

19. Finish with the remaining buffalo Alfredo.
20. Top with remaining mozzarella.
21. Top with remaining sharp cheddar.
22. Sprinkle Parmesan evenly across the top.

Bake

23. Cover loosely with foil.
24. Bake for 30 minutes.
25. Remove foil.
26. Bake another 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
27. Broil for 1–2 minutes if desired for extra color.

Finish

28. Let the lasagna rest for 15 minutes.
29. Sprinkle generously with sliced green onions.
30. Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.
31. Slice and serve while hot.

Notes:

• Rotisserie chicken works great in this recipe.
• Freshly shredded cheese melts much better than pre-shredded cheese.
• Allowing the lasagna to rest makes slicing much easier.
• If the top browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil during baking.
• Add blue cheese crumbles after baking only if you enjoy traditional buffalo wing flavors.
• Leftovers taste even better the next day.

Goes Great With:

• Garlic bread
• Caesar salad
• Roasted Vegetables
• Ranch dressing
• Blue cheese dressing
• Sweet tea