Description
This Mexican Chicken Lasagna recipe is a flavorful twist on traditional lasagna, featuring layers of tortillas, seasoned chicken, salsa, beans, corn, and cheese. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish with a Tex-Mex flair that’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings.
Ingredients
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Chicken Filling:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups salsa
- 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn kernels, drained
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Layering:
- 12 small flour or corn tortillas, cut in halves
- 3 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
- 1 can (10 ounces) enchilada sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- sour cream and sliced jalapeños for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare filling: In a large bowl, mix the chicken, salsa, black beans, corn, chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.
- Layering: Spread a thin layer of enchilada sauce in the baking dish. Arrange a layer of tortillas, top with half of the chicken mixture and 1 cup of cheese. Repeat layers. Finish with a final layer of tortillas, enchilada sauce, and cheese.
- Bake: Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with sour cream and jalapeños if desired.
Notes
- This dish can be assembled ahead and refrigerated for up to 24 hours before baking.
- You can substitute ground beef or turkey for chicken, or use verde (green) enchilada sauce for a twist.
- Freezes well—just thaw overnight in the fridge before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
