Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 cup Buffalo wing sauce
• 1/2 cup ranch dressing
• 12 lasagna noodles
• 1 (15 ounce) container of ricotta cheese
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can of diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (15 ounce) can of tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

30 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until browned on both sides.
3. Transfer chicken to a small bowl and shred using two forks.
4. Add Buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing to the shredded chicken and stir to combine.
5. In a large bowl, combine ricotta cheese, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce.
6. Spread 1 cup of the ricotta mixture in the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
7. Top with 6 lasagna noodles.
8. Spread the chicken mixture over the noodles.
9. Top with another cup of the ricotta mixture.
10. Repeat layers.
11. Sprinkle with mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
12. Bake for 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
13. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1/8 of recipe): 450 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 900mg sodium, 30g carbohydrates (10g sugar), 30g protein

Dish Characteristics:

• Creamy and tangy
• Spicy but not too hot
• Comforting and satisfying

User Comments:

• "This was the best chicken lasagna I've ever had!"
• "The Buffalo wing sauce and ranch dressing were a great combination."
• "I loved the crispy mozzarella and cheddar cheese topping."
• "This lasagna was easy to make and everyone at my party loved it."
• "I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Buffalo chicken."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have Buffalo wing sauce, you can use hot sauce and butter to create your own.
• If you don't have ranch dressing, you can use sour cream or mayonnaise.
• To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble the dish and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Bake as directed before serving.
• For a spicier lasagna, use more Buffalo wing sauce.