Crack Chicken Lasagna – The Ultimate Comfort Food Recipe
This Creamy Chicken Bacon Ranch Lasagna is a rich, cheesy, and indulgent twist on classic lasagna. It’s packed with rotisserie chicken, crispy bacon, ranch-seasoned cream sauce, and loads of gooey cheese a guaranteed family favorite!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 15 servings 1x
Ingredients
For the Lasagna:
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 3 cans (12 oz each) evaporated milk
- 2 packets (1 oz each) ranch seasoning mix
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 3 cups chopped cooked chicken (about 1 rotisserie chicken)
- 1 ½ cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 ½ cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 oz chopped crispy bacon
- Chopped green onions or fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Noodles: Boil lasagna noodles in a large pot over medium heat until al dente, following package directions. Drain and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, heat the evaporated milk with ranch seasoning over low heat, whisking constantly for about 5 minutes until the mixture starts to thicken. Add the cubed cream cheese and stir until smooth and creamy.
3️⃣ Layer the Lasagna: Spray a 9×13” casserole dish with cooking spray. Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Pour ¾ cup of the creamy ranch sauce into the bottom of the baking pan.
- Place a layer of cooked pasta over the sauce.
- Sprinkle half of the chopped chicken over the pasta.
- Add ½ cup of mozzarella + ½ cup of cheddar cheese.
- Drizzle 1 cup of sauce over the cheese.
4️⃣ Repeat Layers:
- Add another layer of pasta, the remaining chicken, another ½ cup of each cheese, and another cup of sauce.
- Finish with the last layer of pasta, the remaining cream sauce, and top with the rest of the cheeses and chopped bacon.
5️⃣ Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until bubbly and heated through.
6️⃣ Serve: Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped green onions or fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Want it extra cheesy? Add a layer of Parmesan or Gruyère cheese for even more richness!
- Looking for a shortcut? Use pre-cooked oven-ready lasagna noodles to save time.
- Make it spicy! Add crushed red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños for a kick.