Crack Chicken Lasagna Layers (Print Version)

Hearty lasagna layered with chicken, bacon, Alfredo sauce, ranch seasoning, and gooey cheddar cheese.

# Ingredients:

01 - 12 lasagna noodles
02 - 4 cups cooked chopped chicken
03 - 1 cup cooked chopped bacon
04 - 18 slices cheddar cheese
05 - 2 (15-oz) jars Alfredo sauce
06 - 1 (1-oz) package ranch dressing mix

→ Cheese Filling

07 - 1 (24-oz) container cottage cheese
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 Tbsp dried parsley

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat oven to 375ºF. Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
02 - 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.
03 - In a medium bowl, whisk together Alfredo sauce and ranch seasoning packet.
04 - In a bowl, combine cottage cheese, eggs, and parsley. Stir well. Set aside.
05 - Spread half a cup of Alfredo sauce on the bottom of the baking dish. Layer six lasagna noodles over the sauce. Top with half of the cottage cheese mixture, half of the shredded chicken, half of the bacon, and six cheddar cheese slices. Spread half of the Alfredo sauce over the cheese. Repeat the layers: pasta, cottage cheese, chicken, bacon, cheddar, and sauce. Top with extra cheddar cheese and optional bacon pieces.
06 - Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
07 - Remove the foil and bake for an additional 25 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese is melted and golden brown. Garnish with parsley.
08 - Cool the dish for 15 to 20 minutes before cutting into slices and serving.

# Notes:

01 - Rotisserie chicken works well for this recipe, but any cooked chicken can be used.
02 - Cottage cheese can be substituted with ricotta cheese if preferred.
03 - For meal prep, assemble the lasagna up to three days in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
04 - Lasagna can be frozen for up to four months. Thaw and bake as directed when ready to serve.
05 - Store leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat in the microwave before serving.

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