Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

Buffalo Chicken Lasagna! Two great dishes, together at last. Creamy blue cheese sauce and spicy chicken layered with lasagna noodles. Perfect for game day and potlucks.

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Aaron Hutcherson
Aaron Hutcherson
Aaron Hutcherson
Aaron has over 10 years recipe development experience for his blog The Hungry Hutch. He has written for NYTimes, Washington Post, Simply Recipes, and others.
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Updated March 23, 2023
Aaron Hutcherson
Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

Aaron Hutcherson

Yes, you read the title of this recipe correctly.

Today, we’re combining two of our favorite foods, buffalo chicken wings and cheesy lasagna, to make the ultimate crowd-pleasing casserole.

Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

Aaron Hutcherson

This buffalo chicken lasagna has just the right amount of spice to balance the creaminess of the blue cheese sauce. In flavor, it perfectly mimics eating hot wings with a side of blue cheese dressing, but with the added toothsomeness of pasta.

As impressive as this dish sounds and tastes, it’s actually quite simple to prepare.

For the chicken, I picked up one of those rotisserie chickens from the grocery store. Shredding the breasts and the thighs, you should get about four cups of chicken. You can also use any leftover chicken you happen to have, or roast your own if you want to go the extra mile.

This recipe also calls for oven-ready lasagna noodles to cut down on prep time. This means there’s no need to boil the pasta beforehand.

All that’s left to worry about is making the blue cheese sauce and assembling the lasagna.

Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

Aaron Hutcherson

This recipe has all of the things you love about buffalo chicken, but in pasta form. It would be great for a Game Day buffet table, or just add a side of roasted vegetables to turn this into a complete meal.

And if you decide to keep this goodness for yourself, you can wrap individual portions in plastic wrap and toss them in the freezer. Take one out whenever you have a craving.

Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 75 mins
Servings 8 to 12 servings

To freeze individual portions: Cool completely and wrap individual portions tightly in plastic wrap. Transfer to a freezer bag or other freezer container, and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw before reheating.

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 quart whole milk

  • 8 ounces blue cheese crumbles

  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken

  • 1 cup vinegar-based hot sauce, such as Frank's or Louisiana

  • 8 ounces oven-ready lasagna noodles

  • 8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Method

  1. Preheat the oven:

    Preheat the oven to 400˚F.

  2. Make the blue cheese sauce:

    Make a roux by melting the butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add the flour and cook, stirring occasionally, until bubbly and slightly golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

    Make-Ahead Alfredo Sauce

    Emma Christensen
    Make-Ahead Alfredo Sauce

    Emma Christensen

    Slowly whisk the milk into the butter-flour mixture. At first, the mixture will seize up and look crumbly, but will smooth out as you keep adding milk and whisking.

    Make-Ahead Alfredo Sauce

    Emma Christensen
    Make-Ahead Alfredo Sauce

    Emma Christensen

    Once all the milk is added, bring to a simmer. Whisk frequently, scraping along the bottom of the pan, so as not to burn.

    Cook until the mixture has thickened slightly and seems creamy, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the blue cheese, salt, and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir until the cheese has melted. Taste and add additional salt and pepper as needed.

    Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

    Aaron Hutcherson
    Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

    Aaron Hutcherson
  3. In a separate bowl, toss the chicken with the hot sauce until evenly coated
    Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

    Aaron Hutcherson
    Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

    Aaron Hutcherson
  4. Assemble the lasagna:

    Spread a few spoonfuls of cheese sauce over the bottom of a 9- x13-inch (3-quart) baking dish. Arrange a single layer of pasta sheets on top of the sauce. Layer with a third of the shredded chicken mixture, about 1 cup of the blue cheese sauce, and then about 1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese.

    Repeat this process 2 more times. Finish with a final layer of noodles, the remaining blue cheese sauce, and the remaining mozzarella.

    Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

    Aaron Hutcherson
    Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

    Aaron Hutcherson
    Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

    Aaron Hutcherson
    Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

    Aaron Hutcherson
  5. Bake the lasagna:

    Cover the dish with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Remove the foil and bake until bubbling and lightly browned around the edges, about 10 minutes more.

    Cool about 15 minutes before serving.

    Buffalo Chicken Lasagna
    Aaron Hutcherson and Emma Christensen
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
327 Calories
19g Fat
15g Carbs
24g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 8 to 12
Amount per serving
Calories 327
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g 24%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 473mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 24g
Vitamin C 6mg 31%
Calcium 338mg 26%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 414mg 9%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. In cases where multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.