Crack Chicken Lasagna Recipe – the ultimate comfort food! Layers of tender lasagna noodles, juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich Alfredo sauce, all beautifully blended with ranch seasoning and topped with gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this delicious recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
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Cheddar, Bacon, Ranch, Chicken Lasagna
Stop what you are doing and add this Crack chicken lasagna to your menu! It is a flavor explosion that takes comfort food to the next level. Tender lasagna noodles layered with a ranch-infused Alfredo sauce, chicken, crispy bacon, cottage cheese, and topped with cheddar cheese. Each bite is a delicious harmony of creamy, cheesy, and savory flavors that will leave you craving more!
What does CRACK mean?
If a recipe has “crack” in the title it means that the recipe has cheddar, bacon, and ranch in the ingredients. It all started with my Crack Dip way back in 2007. I made the dip for a Titans football game. Everyone went crazy over it. We couldn’t stop eating it and said it was like crack. The name stuck.
According to the dictionary, the definition of crack is “of superior excellence or ability”. We think the flavor combination of cheddar, bacon, and ranch fits this definition! This recipe is most definitely of superior excellence!
How to Make Crack Chicken Lasagna
This pasta casserole is super easy to make with only a few simple ingredients. Bring a large pot of cold water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions for al dente. Drain the pasta and set aside.
In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, and parsley. Stir well. Set aside. In a separate bowl, whisk together alfredo sauce and ranch seasoning.
To assemble the lasagna, spread half of a cup of alfredo sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish—layer six lasagna noodles over the sauce. Top the noodles with half of the cottage cheese mixture. Top with shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Spread half of the Alfredo sauce over the cheese. Repeat the layers and top the casserole with cheddar cheese.
Bake in a preheated oven until bubbly and the cheese is melted. Turn the oven to broil and broil until the cheese turns golden brown in spots. Sprinkle with parsley. Allow the lasagna to cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting into slices.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- I use rotisserie chicken in this dish. You can use any cooked chopped chicken you have on hand.
- Chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins.
- This is a great recipe to use up any leftover grilled chicken!
- Add your favorite veggies to the lasagna:
- spinach
- mushrooms
- onions
- peppers
- broccoli
- I use cheddar cheese in this dish. You can use a combination of your favorite cheeses – mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese are good additions.
- Here is our recipe for Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix made with buttermilk powder, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, chives, dill, salt, and black pepper: https://www.plainchicken.com/homemade-ranch-dressing-mix/
- If you are sensitive to ranch seasoning, adjust the amount to your preference.
- I strongly suggest using our homemade ranch dressing mix to control the sodium in this dish.
- If you don’t like cottage cheese, you can substitute ricotta cheese.
- Can I make Chicken Lasagna ahead of time? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Store in the fridge for up to 3 days before baking.
- Bring the baking dish to room temperature before baking as directed.
- Can I freeze Chicken Alfredo Lasagna? Yes. Assemble the lasagna and cool to room temperature. Wrap the pan with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to four months.
- When ready to cook, thaw and bake as directed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
What to Serve with Chicken Lasagna
We are obsessed with this easy weeknight meal! The whole family cleans their plate and asks for seconds. This is a rich and creamy dish that pairs beautifully with a variety of sides to create a well-rounded meal.
No matter what to serve with this baked pasta, it is sure to earn a spot in your dinner rotation. Looking for more easy recipes? Here are some popular dishes from the website:
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Crack Chicken Lasagna
Yield: 12 people
Crack Chicken Lasagna Recipe – the ultimate comfort food! Layers of tender lasagna noodles, juicy chicken, crispy bacon, and a rich Alfredo sauce, all beautifully blended with ranch seasoning and topped with gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this delicious recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
- 12 lasagna noodles
- 4 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 1 cup cooked chopped bacon
- 18 slices cheddar cheese
- 2 (15-oz) jars alfredo sauce
- 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix
Cheese Filling
- 1 (24-oz) container cottage cheese
- 2 large eggs
- 2 Tbsp dried parsley
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Preheat oven to 375ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook lasagna noodles according to package instructions for al dente. Reserve at least ¼ cup of the pasta water. Drain the remaining water and set aside.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together Alfredo sauce and ranch seasoning packet.
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In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, egg, and parsley. Stir well. Set aside.
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To assemble the lasagna, spread half of a cup of alfredo sauce on the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish. Layer six lasagna noodles over the sauce. Top the noodles with half of the cottage cheese mixture. Top with half of the shredded chicken, half of the bacon, and 6 cheddar cheese slices. Spread half of the Alfredo sauce over the cheese.
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Repeat the layers: pasta, cottage cheese, chicken, bacon, cheddar, and sauce. Top the casserole with cheddar cheese. (I add a few extra bacon pieces too)
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Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additonal 25 minutes, until the bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown. Garnish with parsley.
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Cool for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting into slices.
- I use rotisserie chicken in this dish. You can use any cooked chopped chicken you have on hand.
- Chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins.
- This is a great recipe to use up any leftover grilled chicken!
- If you don’t like cottage cheese, you can substitute ricotta cheese.
- Can I make Chicken Lasagna ahead of time? Yes! Assemble the casserole and cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days before baking.
- Bring the baking dish to room temperature before baking as directed.
- Can I freeze Chicken Lasagna? Yes. Assemble the lasagna and cool to room temperature. Wrap the pan with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to four months.
- When ready to cook, thaw and bake as directed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Steph
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