Summary
Cheesy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Lasagna is a bold, flavor-packed twist on a classic comfort food. Layered with spicy buffalo chicken, creamy ranch sauce, gooey cheeses, and tender lasagna noodles, this dish brings the heat while keeping the cheesy, satisfying goodness you love in a lasagna. It’s perfect for game day, potlucks, or any night you want to spice things up.
History of Recipe
Buffalo chicken flavors became a household staple thanks to the iconic Buffalo wing, invented in the 1960s. Over time, the combo of buffalo sauce and ranch dressing found its way into dips, sliders, and pasta dishes. Marrying these bold flavors with lasagna is a modern American fusion that reimagines a traditional Italian dish with spicy, creamy indulgence.
🌟 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Bold flavor twist: Buffalo + ranch = flavor explosion.
- Ultra cheesy: Loaded with mozzarella, cheddar, and cream cheese.
- Great for gatherings: Crowd-pleaser at any party.
- Make-ahead friendly: Prepare in advance and bake when ready.
- Comfort food with a kick.
🕒 Quick Info
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40–45 minutes
Total Time: ~1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 6–8
Cuisine: American / Fusion
🍳 Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Medium saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Skillet or sauté pan
- Whisk
- Aluminum foil
🛒 Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions or parsley (for garnish)
👨🍳 How to Make
Step 1: Make the Buffalo Chicken
In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning. Stir in softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and well combined.
Step 2: Prepare the Ranch White Sauce
In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 3: Assemble the Lasagna
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of white sauce on the bottom of your baking dish. Layer noodles, buffalo chicken mixture, cheeses (mozzarella & cheddar), and more white sauce. Repeat layers, ending with cheese on top.
Step 4: Bake
Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Step 5: Garnish & Serve
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Top with green onions or parsley for a fresh finish.
🍽️ What to Serve With It
- Crisp garden salad with ranch or blue cheese dressing
- Garlic bread or cheesy breadsticks
- Roasted carrots or celery sticks
- Creamy coleslaw
📦 Storage
Refrigerator: Store tightly covered for up to 4 days.
Freezer: Freeze slices individually for up to 2 months.
Reheating: Microwave or reheat in oven at 350°F until warmed through.
Cheesy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Lasagna
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- Medium saucepan
- Mixing bowls
- Skillet or sauté pan
- Whisk
- Aluminum foil
Ingredients
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken rotisserie works great
- 1/2 cup buffalo wing sauce like Frank’s RedHot
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 9 lasagna noodles cooked and drained
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Step 1: Make the Buffalo Chicken
- In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with buffalo sauce and ranch seasoning. Stir in softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth and well combined.
- Step 2: Prepare the Ranch White Sauce
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook 1 minute. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk. Add garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Step 3: Assemble the Lasagna
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread a thin layer of white sauce on the bottom of your baking dish. Layer noodles, buffalo chicken mixture, cheeses (mozzarella & cheddar), and more white sauce. Repeat layers, ending with cheese on top.
- Step 4: Bake
- Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Step 5: Garnish & Serve
- Let rest 10 minutes before slicing. Top with green onions or parsley for a fresh finish.
Notes
🔍 Nutrition Information (Estimated per serving)
- Calories: ~540
- Carbs: ~34g
- Fat: ~32g
- Protein: ~32g
- Sodium: ~950mg
💡 Tips for Success
- Use no-boil lasagna noodles to save time.
- Adjust buffalo sauce amount for spice level.
- Let lasagna rest before slicing for cleaner cuts.
- Mix ranch into white sauce for extra tangy flavor.
🔄 Variations
- Extra Heat: Add jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Veggie Version: Sub chicken with roasted cauliflower or jackfruit.
- Blue Cheese Lover: Add blue cheese crumbles between layers.
- Low-Carb: Use zucchini slices instead of noodles.
🔍 Nutrition Information (Estimated per serving)
- Calories: ~540
- Carbs: ~34g
- Fat: ~32g
- Protein: ~32g
- Sodium: ~950mg
❓ FAQs
Can I use store-bought buffalo sauce?
Yes! Frank’s RedHot or any preferred brand works well.
Can this be made ahead of time?
Absolutely. Assemble and refrigerate up to 24 hours before baking.
Can I make it less spicy?
Use less buffalo sauce or mix it with ranch to mellow the heat.
✅ Final Thoughts
Cheesy Buffalo Ranch Chicken Lasagna is everything you crave in a comfort meal—creamy, spicy, cheesy, and totally satisfying. It’s a fun twist that brings new life to lasagna night and is guaranteed to be a hit with buffalo chicken lovers. Make it once, and you’ll be adding it to your permanent dinner rotation.
