Description
This Crack Chicken Lasagna Bake is the ultimate creamy, cheesy comfort food layers of tender shredded chicken, tangy ranch, and two gooey cheeses wrapped in perfectly cooked lasagna noodles. Every bite is rich, indulgent, and oh-so satisfying, making it a dinner your whole family will request again and again.
Ingredients
Chicken Base
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3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup ranch dressing
Pasta & Cheese
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9 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
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7 oz shredded mozzarella cheese
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4 oz shredded cheddar cheese
Creamy Sauce
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1½ cups whole milk
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1 tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tbsp all-purpose flour
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1 tsp garlic powder
Fresh Finish (optional)
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Fresh parsley, chopped — for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat oven: Heat to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2️⃣ Make the sauce:
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
Slowly add milk, whisking constantly, until thickened.
Blend in cream cheese until smooth, then stir in ranch dressing and garlic powder.
3️⃣ Layer the lasagna:
Spread a thin layer of sauce in the baking dish.
Add 3 lasagna noodles, then one-third each of chicken, mozzarella, cheddar, and sauce.
4️⃣ Repeat layers two more times: noodles → chicken → cheeses → sauce.
5️⃣ Bake:
Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, until golden and bubbling.
6️⃣ Rest & serve: Let sit for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Make Ahead: Assemble the lasagna a day in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Bake the next day with an extra 10 minutes of covered cooking time.
- Freezer-Friendly: Cool completely, wrap in foil, and freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat covered at 350°F (175°C) until heated through.
- Cheese Variation: Swap cheddar for pepper jack or add Parmesan to the top for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35–40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of lasagna
- Calories: ~480 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 31 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: crack chicken lasagna bake, creamy chicken lasagna, ranch chicken pasta bake, cheesy chicken casserole