Crack Chicken Lasagna Layers (Print Version)
# 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)
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 375°F.
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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. Blend in the softened cream cheese until smooth, then stir in the ranch dressing and garlic powder.
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Spread a thin layer of the 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.
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Repeat the layering process two more times with noodles, chicken, bacon, cheeses, and sauce.
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Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for 10-15 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
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Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired, then serve.
# Notes:
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This lasagna is called 'crack' chicken lasagna because of its addictive combination of flavors - ranch, bacon, and chicken with melted cheese.
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Ensure lasagna noodles are cooked al dente before assembling to avoid them becoming mushy during baking.
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Using rotisserie chicken saves time, but freshly cooked shredded chicken works just as well.