Best 6 Chicken Enchilada Lasagna Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Mexican and Italian cuisine with our remarkable Chicken Enchilada Lasagna. This innovative dish seamlessly blends the vibrant spices of enchiladas with the comforting layers of lasagna, resulting in a culinary masterpiece that will delight your taste buds. Get ready to embark on a delectable journey as we unveil the secrets behind this unique and flavorful creation.

Our Chicken Enchilada Lasagna boasts layers of tender chicken, savory enchilada sauce, gooey cheese, and soft lasagna noodles, all harmoniously combined to create a symphony of flavors. The chicken is seasoned to perfection, offering a burst of savory goodness in every bite. The homemade enchilada sauce brings a spicy and tangy kick, while the melted cheese adds a creamy richness that ties all the elements together. Between the layers of this delectable lasagna, you'll find pockets of sweet corn and black beans, adding a delightful contrast of textures and flavors.

This recipe caters to diverse dietary needs and preferences. For those seeking a vegetarian option, we provide a detailed guide on substituting the chicken with hearty and flavorful vegetables, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this culinary delight. Additionally, we offer tips on making a gluten-free version of our lasagna, allowing individuals with gluten sensitivities to indulge in this delectable dish without compromise.

Join us in the kitchen as we take you through the step-by-step process of crafting this extraordinary Chicken Enchilada Lasagna. From preparing the homemade enchilada sauce to assembling the layers of this savory masterpiece, we'll guide you every step of the way, ensuring your lasagna turns out perfect. Unlock the secrets to this mouthwatering fusion dish and impress your family and friends with your culinary skills.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BLACK BEAN & CHICKEN ENCHILADA LASAGNA



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Twice a month I make chicken enchiladas, lasagna-style. It's a regular with us because assembly is easy and my whole family gives it a thumbs-up. -Cheryl Snavely, Hagerstown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce
12 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cans (4 ounces each) whole green chiles, drained and coarsely chopped
3 cups crumbled queso fresco or shredded Mexican cheese blend
2 medium ripe avocados
2 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
Chopped fresh tomatoes and cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Spread 1/2 cup enchilada sauce into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; top with 4 tortillas, 1 cup chicken, 1/4 cup onion, 1/4 cup beans, 1/3 cup green chiles and 1 cup cheese. Repeat layers. Drizzle with 1/2 cup enchilada sauce; top with the remaining tortillas, onion, beans, chiles, sauce and cheese., Bake, uncovered, until lasgana is bubbly and cheese is melted, 25-30 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving., Meanwhile, pit and peel 1 avocado; place in a food processor. Add sour cream, lime juice and salt; process until smooth. Pit, peel and cut remaining avocado into small cubes., Top lasagna with tomatoes, cilantro and cubed avocado. Serve with avocado sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 857mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

CHICKEN ENCHILADA LASAGNA



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Make and share this Chicken Enchilada Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by moko7

Categories     Mexican

Time 1h15m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (15 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce
1 (8 ounce) container sour cream
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
2 cups cheddar cheese
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (optional)
12 (7 inch) flour tortillas
2 cups diced chicken breasts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. Combine enchilada sauce and sour cream in a medium saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until cheese has melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
  • Spread approximately 1/2 cup enchilada sauce mixture on the bottom of prepared baking dish. Layer with 4 tortillas, 1 cup enchilada sauce mixture, 1 cup chicken and 2 cup cheese sauce. Repeat layers, then top with remaining tortillas, enchilada sauce mixture and chhese sauce. Cover with foil.
  • Bake for 40 minutes. Uncover;let cool for at least 10 minutes before serving.

MAKE-AHEAD CHICKEN ENCHILADA LASAGNA ROLL-UPS



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Get your Mexican-Italian fusion fix with these make-ahead, family-friendly lasagna rolls.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 10h25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

16 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (8 oz)
3/4 cup chopped green onions (about 1 bunch)
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
4 cups diced cooked chicken
2 cans (10 oz each) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese (8 oz)
2 cups chopped tomato
1 cup sour cream
Chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
Sliced olives, if desired

Steps:

  • In 5-quart Dutch oven, cook lasagna noodles as directed on package. Drain; rinse with hot water. Drain well.
  • In large bowl, beat cream cheese, shredded Monterey Jack cheese and green onions with electric mixer on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes or until blended. Add 1 can enchilada sauce and green chiles on low speed. Stir in chicken.
  • Spread heaping 1/3 cup chicken mixture along center of each cooked lasagna noodle, to within 1 inch of one short end. Roll up firmly toward unfilled end. Line 15x10x1-inch pan with foil. Place roll-ups seam side down in pan; cover loosely with foil. Freeze about 30 minutes or until firm.
  • Place frozen rolls in two labeled 1-gallon freezer bags; label. Freeze up to 3 months.
  • To bake 16 lasagna roll-ups, spray two 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dishes with cooking spray. Remove roll-ups from freezer bag; place 8 in each baking dish. Cover with foil; thaw in refrigerator at least 8 hours but no longer than 24 hours.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Divide 1 of the remaining cans of enchilada sauce between baking dishes, pouring over and down sides of roll-ups. Cover tightly with foil; bake 40 to 50 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
  • Meanwhile, in 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat remaining can of enchilada sauce over medium-low heat until hot. Remove foil; sprinkle each dish with 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese. Bake 3 to 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Spoon remaining sauce over rolls. Top with tomato, sour cream, cilantro and olives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 590 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADA LASAGNA BUNDLES



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Mexican ingredients are bundled in Italian pasta for a fusion of flavor your family will love!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 uncooked lasagna noodles (12 ounces)
2 cans (10 ounces each) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
1 can (4.5 ounces) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (4 ounces)
8 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
Additional sour cream, if desired
Shredded lettuce, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
  • In medium bowl, mix enchilada sauce, chiles and tomato. Mix chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, onions and 1 cup sour cream.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup sauce mixture in baking dish. Spread about 1 teaspoon sauce mixture over each noodle; spread evenly with about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture. Roll up each noodle; place seam side down on sauce in dish. Spoon about 1 cup sauce over rolls. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Cover and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until hot in center. Heat remaining sauce in 1 1/2-quart saucepan; spoon over rolls. Top with additional sour cream and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADA LASAGNA BUNDLES



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Mexican ingredients are bundled in Italian pasta for a fusion of flavor your family will love!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

12 uncooked lasagna noodles (12 ounces)
2 cans (10 ounces each) Old El Paso™ enchilada sauce
1 can (4.5 ounces) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers (4 ounces)
8 medium green onions, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
Additional sour cream, if desired
Shredded lettuce, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease rectangular baking dish, 13x9x2 inches. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
  • In medium bowl, mix enchilada sauce, chiles and tomato. Mix chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, onions and 1 cup sour cream.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup sauce mixture in baking dish. Spread about 1 teaspoon sauce mixture over each noodle; spread evenly with about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture. Roll up each noodle; place seam side down on sauce in dish. Spoon about 1 cup sauce over rolls. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.
  • Cover and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until hot in center. Heat remaining sauce in 1 1/2-quart saucepan; spoon over rolls. Top with additional sour cream and lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 890 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

CHICKEN ENCHILADA LASAGNA BUNDLES



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Number Of Ingredients 11

12 uncooked lasagna noodles (12 ounces)
2 cans (10 ounces each) red enchilada sauce
1 can (4 1/2 ounces) chopped green chili
1 medium tomato, chopped (3/4 cup)
2 cups diced cooked chicken
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno chiles (4 ounces)
8 , medium green onions, , chopped (1/2 cup)
1 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 ounces)
sour cream, if desired
shredded lettuce, if desired

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350°. Grease rectangular baking dish, 13 x 9 x 2 inches. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.2. Mix enchilada sauce, chiles and tomato. Mix chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, onions and 1 cup sour cream.3. Spread about 1/2 cup sauce mixture in baking dish. Spread about 1 teaspoon sauce mixture over each noodle spread evenly with about 1/4 cup of the chicken mixture. Roll up each noodle place seam side down on sauce in dish. Spoon about 1 cup mixture over rolls. Sprinkle with Cheddar cheese.4. Cover and bake 40 to 45 minutes or until hot in center. Heat remaining sauce mixture in 1 1/2-quart saucepan spoon over rolls. Top with sour cream and lettuce.wing it!Pass around bowls of salsa and extra sour cream, so your guests can help themselves. For an extra-special touch, stir 1 teaspoon lime juice into 1 cup sour cream and sprinkle with grated lime peel.1 SERVING: Calories 505 (Calories from Fat 215) Fat 24g (Saturated 13g) Cholesterol 100mg Sodium 1160mg Carbohydrate 42g (Dietary Fiber 4g) Protein 31g * % DAILY VALUE: Vitamin A 36% Vitamin C 18% Calcium 34% Iron 22% * DIET EXCHANGES: 3 Starch, 3 Medium-Fat Meat, 1 Fat * CARBOHYDRATE CHOICES: 3From "Betty Crocker's Dinner Made Easy With Rotisserie Chicken." Text Copyright 2004 General Mills. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality ingredients for the best flavor, such as fresh vegetables and lean chicken.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking the chicken and vegetables. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Season the chicken and vegetables generously with salt and pepper. This will help bring out their flavor.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the lasagna to create a complex and flavorful dish. A good combination is mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan.
  • Be careful not to overcook the lasagna. It should be cooked until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the noodles are tender.
  • Let the lasagna rest for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help it set and make it easier to cut.

Conclusion:

Chicken Enchilada Lasagna is a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its combination of chicken, enchilada sauce, cheese, and tortillas, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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