From the Kitchen: Buffalo Chicken Lasagna

We have to say goodbye to my brother, Chip, because he is taking a new job in San Francisco. It seems a family dinner is in order for this occasion. Instead of making the San Francisco treat of Rice-a-Roni, I thought Buffalo Chicken Lasagna was the right course to take. Inspired by a Food Network Episode, this is simply the yummiest meal around. 

Ingredients: 

For Sauce

1 jar of marinara

1 stick of melted butter

1 tablespoon of paprika

1 tablespoon of cayenne pepper

2 tablespoons of brown sugar 

2 tablespoons of hot sauce

For Cheese Filling

1 24oz container of ricotta cheese

1/2 pound of blue cheese crumbles

1 tablespoon of BBQ rub seasoning

2 eggs

No boil lasagna noodles

1.5 to 2 lbs. cooked, shredded chicken

2 cups of shredded colby jack cheese

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Combined the sauce ingredients until well blended. Set aside. Combine ricotta cheese filling ingredients. 

Begin to assemble in 9x13 baking dish - Sauce, Noodles, Ricotta Filling, Chicken... Repeat. Top layer should be noodles topped with sauce and then the shredded cheese. 

Bake covered with foil for 45 minutes, uncover and bake for up to 15 more minutes. Let rest for 10 minutes. Serves six. Enjoy! 

Strawberry-Chocolate Cheesecake for dessert!

Our prayer for Chip (as well as our own prayer of comfort) comes from Romans 15:13, "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Many blessings, Chip!