Buffalo Chicken Lasagna Burger
An exciting twist on classic lasagna and burger combinations, combining spicy buffalo chicken with comforting lasagna noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free noodles), High-Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 9 lasagna noodles, cooked
- 2 cups ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup ranch dressing (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the ground chicken in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Drain any excess fat and stir in the buffalo sauce, then let it cool.
- Combine the ricotta cheese, egg, chopped parsley, and salt and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
- Layer the dish by spreading a buffalo chicken mixture across the bottom, followed by three lasagna noodles, then the ricotta mixture. Repeat until ingredients are used up, finishing with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Cool slightly before slicing and serving with ranch dressing.
Notes
Consider adding chopped vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra nutrition. Whole-grain noodles can enhance the dish’s health profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 burger
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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