Description
Creamy, cheesy crack chicken lasagna delivers an irresistible twist on classic Italian comfort food. Layers of tender chicken, rich cream cheese, and melted cheddar create a mouthwatering experience you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs chicken breast, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup ranch dressing
Pasta and Cheese:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
Seasonings and Extras:
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with a light coating of cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until ingredients are evenly distributed and create a creamy, well-seasoned chicken mixture.
- Layer the bottom of the baking dish with a thin layer of the chicken mixture to create a base foundation.
- Arrange lasagna noodles in a single layer over the chicken mixture, slightly overlapping to ensure complete coverage.
- Spread another generous layer of the chicken mixture over the noodles, ensuring even distribution.
- Sprinkle a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese over the chicken layer, creating a rich and melty cheese coating.
- Repeat the layering process of noodles, chicken mixture, and cheese until all ingredients are used, typically creating 3-4 layers.
- Top the final layer with remaining cheese, bacon bits, chopped green onions, and parsley for added texture and flavor.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Allow lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before serving to help set and make cutting easier.
- Slice and serve hot, garnishing with additional fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Swap chicken for turkey or plant-based protein to make the dish more diet-friendly and accommodate different nutritional needs.
- Use low-fat cream cheese and reduced-sodium ranch dressing to create a lighter version without compromising flavor complexity.
- Prepare chicken mixture ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, allowing flavors to meld and intensify before assembling lasagna.
- For crispy bacon topping, pre-cook bacon until extra-crunchy and drain excess grease to prevent soggy texture and maintain maximum crunchiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 1080 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg