Description
Sink your teeth into Buffalo Chicken Bacon Mac and Cheese Lasagna, a cheesy, spicy twist that brings serious comfort to your dinner table. Layers of creamy pasta, zesty buffalo sauce, crispy bacon, and tender chicken create a mouthwatering meal that hits all the right flavor notes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Cheese:
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 4 cups macaroni and cheese (prepared)
Remaining Ingredients:
- 9 lasagna noodles
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- ½ cup chopped green onions
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 375°F, preparing a perfect environment for this comfort dish.
- Boil 9 lasagna noodles in salted water for 8-10 minutes until tender. Carefully drain and set aside.
- Shred 2 cups of chicken and mix thoroughly with 1 cup buffalo sauce, ensuring each piece is evenly coated.
- Crumble 6 slices of cooked bacon into small, crispy pieces for added texture and flavor.
- Spread 1 cup of prepared macaroni and cheese across the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish as your first layer.
- Arrange 3 lasagna noodles over the mac and cheese, creating a sturdy base for your next ingredients.
- Distribute half of the buffalo chicken evenly across the noodles, followed by half of the crumbled bacon.
- Drop small spoonfuls of ½ cup ricotta cheese across the layer, creating delightful pockets of creaminess.
- Repeat layering process with another cup of mac and cheese, remaining noodles, chicken, and bacon.
- Top the final layer with remaining mac and cheese, then generously sprinkle 2 cups mozzarella cheese over the surface.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for 15 additional minutes until cheese turns golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with ½ cup chopped green onions just before serving for a fresh, bright finish.
Notes
- Prep lasagna noodles completely before assembling to ensure they’re soft and pliable without breaking during layering.
- Cook buffalo chicken mixture separately to intensify flavor and prevent soggy layers in the final dish.
- Use thick-cut bacon for maximum crunch and authentic smoky taste that adds amazing texture to the casserole.
- Consider using gluten-free noodles and reduced-fat cheeses to make this decadent recipe more diet-friendly for those with specific nutritional needs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 493 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 760 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg