Spicy, cheesilicious Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

This Buffalo Chicken Lasagna is a spicy and cheesy twist on the classic Italian dish. Layers of tender chicken, hot sauce-infused ricotta cheese, and lasagna noodles are topped with melty mozzarella and tangy blue cheese crumbles. Perfect for game day or any gathering, this dish is sure to be a crowd-pleaser. The best part? It's easy to make and can be ready in under an hour!

Ingredients

• 1 lb. chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
• 12 lasagna noodles
• 2 cups ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup hot sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1/4 cup chopped carrots
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Cook the lasagna noodles according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped garlic, green onions, celery, carrots, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
4. In a mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, sautéed vegetables, hot sauce, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (optional). Mix well.
5. In a separate bowl, mix ricotta cheese with hot sauce until well combined.
6. In a 9x13-inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture on the bottom. Top with a layer of lasagna noodles, followed by a layer of the ricotta cheese mixture. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of chicken mixture on top.
7. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese and blue cheese crumbles evenly over the top layer.
8. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cheese is golden and bubbly.
9. Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with additional chopped green onions and celery, if desired.
10. Enjoy this spicy and cheesy Buffalo Chicken Lasagna with family and friends!

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