Crack Chicken Lasagna Bake (Print Format)
Indulgent lasagna layers with crack chicken filling - shredded chicken, bacon, ranch, and melted cheese. Pure comfort food bliss!
# Ingredients:
→ Crack Chicken Base
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3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1 cup ranch dressing
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12 ounces cooked bacon, crumbled
→ Pasta and Cheese
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9 lasagna noodles, cooked al dente
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7 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
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4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
→ Creamy Sauce
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1½ cups whole milk
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Fresh Finish
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Fresh parsley, chopped (optional for garnish)
# Steps:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F. This is going to be the most indulgent, comfort-food lasagna you've ever made!
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In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and whisk in the flour for 1 minute. Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens beautifully. Blend in that softened cream cheese until it's perfectly smooth, then stir in the ranch dressing and garlic powder. This sauce is pure magic!
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Spread a thin layer of that gorgeous sauce in the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Lay down 3 lasagna noodles, then top with one-third each of the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, and more sauce. This is where the magic happens!
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Repeat the layering process two more times - noodles, chicken, bacon, cheeses, and sauce. Each layer is building up that incredible flavor combination that makes this so addictive!
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Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and continue baking for 10-15 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling. Your kitchen is going to smell absolutely incredible!
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Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing - this helps it hold together perfectly. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley if you want that pop of color, then slice and serve this comfort food masterpiece!
# Tips:
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This is called 'crack' chicken lasagna because it's seriously addictive! The combination of ranch, bacon, and chicken is comfort food heaven layered between pasta and melted cheese.
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Make sure your lasagna noodles are cooked al dente - they'll continue cooking in the oven and you don't want them to get mushy.
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You can use rotisserie chicken to save time, or cook and shred your own chicken breasts. Either way, this lasagna is going to be incredible!