Description
Comfort meets innovation in this crack chicken lasagna, blending creamy ranch-infused goodness with hearty layers of chicken and cheese. Home cooks discover a crowd-pleasing dish that promises rich flavors and irresistible satisfaction in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 cups (600 g / 21 ounces) cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great)
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Cheese and Dairy:
- 2 cups (200 g / 7 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup (100 g / 3.5 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups (500 ml / 16.9 fluid ounces) Alfredo sauce
- 2 cups (500 ml / 16.9 fluid ounces) heavy cream or milk
Pasta and Seasoning:
- 12 lasagna noodles, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 (1 oz / 28 g) packet ranch seasoning mix
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the culinary canvas by heating the oven to a precise 375F (190C) and generously coating a 9×13-inch baking vessel with a non-stick embrace.
- Craft the savory chicken amalgamation by blending shredded poultry with ranch seasoning, a generous splash of Alfredo sauce, and half the crispy bacon bits until thoroughly integrated.
- Construct the velvety cream foundation by gently warming the residual Alfredo sauce with heavy cream, stirring until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Orchestrate the layering process by painting the baking dish’s base with a gossamer layer of cream sauce, then strategically arrange lasagna noodles as the first architectural tier.
- Build successive strata by spreading one-third of the chicken mixture across the noodles, lavishing mozzarella cheese, and cascading cream sauce between each delicate layer.
- Continue constructing the lasagna architecture, alternating noodles, chicken mixture, mozzarella, and cream sauce until ingredients are exhausted, ensuring the final layer consists of noodles crowned with cream sauce.
- Embellish the culinary masterpiece with a generous sprinkle of cheddar cheese and the remaining bacon fragments.
- Cloak the dish in aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes, then unveil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes until the cheese transforms into a bubbling, golden landscape.
- Allow the lasagna to rest and settle for 10 minutes, permitting the flavors to harmonize before slicing.
- Optional: Garnish with a flutter of freshly chopped parsley and serve while the warmth still whispers of recent creation.
Notes
- Optimize chicken texture by using rotisserie chicken or freshly grilled chicken breasts for maximum tenderness and flavor infusion.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting ranch seasoning or adding red pepper flakes for those who enjoy spicier dishes.
- Make gluten-free by substituting regular lasagna noodles with gluten-free alternatives or using zucchini strips for a low-carb version.
- Reduce calories by using low-fat dairy products, Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream, and lean chicken breast without compromising rich taste profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg