Best 7 Chicken Queso Lasagna Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends the flavors of Tex-Mex and Italian cuisine: Chicken Queso Lasagna. This delectable dish features layers of tender chicken, a creamy and flavorful queso sauce, and pillowy lasagna noodles, all baked to perfection. Each bite tantalizes your taste buds with a symphony of rich, cheesy, and subtly spicy notes. With its captivating presentation and irresistible taste, Chicken Queso Lasagna will undoubtedly be the star of your next family dinner or special occasion gathering. This article provides you with two exceptional recipes to create this tantalizing dish: one for the classic Chicken Queso Lasagna and another for a vegetarian version, ensuring everyone can savor this culinary delight.

**Classic Chicken Queso Lasagna**:
This recipe showcases the traditional flavors of Chicken Queso Lasagna. It begins with a succulent chicken filling, seasoned with a blend of Mexican spices and herbs, and then smothered in a velvety queso sauce, made from a combination of melted cheese, diced tomatoes, and green chilies. The lasagna is assembled with layers of this delectable filling, lasagna noodles, and a creamy bechamel sauce, resulting in a harmonious balance of flavors and textures.

**Vegetarian Chicken Queso Lasagna**:
For those who prefer a meatless option, the Vegetarian Chicken Queso Lasagna offers a delightful alternative. Instead of chicken, this recipe incorporates a hearty and flavorful filling made from a combination of roasted vegetables, black beans, and corn. The queso sauce remains the star of the show, providing a rich and creamy base for the lasagna. Layers of roasted vegetable filling, lasagna noodles, and the irresistible queso sauce create a symphony of flavors that will satisfy both vegetarians and meat-lovers alike.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

WHITE CHEESE CHICKEN LASAGNA



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A chicken and spinach lasagna with a creamy white cheese sauce. Great for any kind of pot luck. My kids love it.

Provided by Lisa Humpf

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 1h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

9 lasagna noodles
½ cup butter
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups chicken broth
1 ½ cups milk
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups ricotta cheese
2 cups cubed, cooked chicken meat
2 (10 ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse with cold water.
  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook the onion and garlic in the butter until tender, stirring frequently. Stir in the flour and salt, and simmer until bubbly. Mix in the broth and milk, and boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Stir in 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Season with the basil, oregano, and ground black pepper. Remove from heat, and set aside.
  • Spread 1/3 of the sauce mixture in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer with 1/3 of the noodles, the ricotta, and the chicken. Arrange 1/3 of the noodles over the chicken, and layer with 1/3 of the sauce mixture, spinach, and the remaining 2 cups mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Arrange remaining noodles over cheese, and spread remaining sauce evenly over noodles. Sprinkle with parsley and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 77.1 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 670.9 mg, Sugar 3.2 g

CHICKEN QUESO LASAGNA



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Searching for a weeknight dinner that's sure to be devoured? Look no further than this dish that combines queso dip and lasagna, for a cheesy, craveable update on a classic family favorite.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
4 cups milk
8 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ original cheese, cut into cubes
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
3 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
12 oven-ready lasagna noodles
1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
Chopped green onions, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, bell pepper and serrano chile; cook about 6 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Stir in flour and taco seasoning mix; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually beat in milk with whisk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; beat in Kraft™ Velveeta™ cheese and 2 cups of the Cheddar cheese with whisk until melted. Reserve 3/4 cup of the sauce.
  • To remaining sauce, add chicken and green chiles.
  • Spread reserved 3/4 cup sauce in baking dish. Top with 3 noodles. Spread 2 1/4 cups of the chicken mixture over noodles. Repeat 3 more times. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese over top of chicken mixture. Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil; sprinkle with tortilla chips. Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until bubbly and hot in center. Top with green onions. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1340 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1 g

CHICKEN TACO LASAGNA



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A chicken taco twist on the classic lasagna.

Provided by Bailey

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1/4-inch strips
½ cup lime juice
2 (1 ounce) packets taco seasoning mix (such as Old El Paso®)
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 cup sour cream
1 cup salsa
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (8 ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine chicken, lime juice, and taco seasoning in a large bowl. Stir to make sure chicken is evenly covered.
  • Cook chicken mixture over medium heat until firm, about 15 minutes.
  • Mix 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, sour cream, and salsa in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Put a few spoonfuls of the sour cream mixture in the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish. Layer noodles and chicken on top. Cover with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until noodles are tender and cheese is melted, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 56.7 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 904.5 mg, Sugar 3 g

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN QUESO LASAGNA



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 cup frozen corn
6 flour tortillas (6 inch)
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Microwave VELVEETA and tomatoes in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min.
  • Remove 1/3 cup VELVEETA sauce; reserve for later use. Add chicken, beans and corn to remaining sauce; mix well.
  • Spread 1/3 of the chicken mixture onto bottom of 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with 2 tortillas. Repeat layers twice. Top with reserved VELVEETA sauce; cover.
  • Bake 30 min. or until heated through. Remove from oven.
  • Sprinkle with onions. Let stand 5 min. before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN QUESO LASAGNA



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Layers of tortilla, shredded chicken, black beans, Ro*Tel, corn and queso will make this Mexican lasagna recipe a family favorite!

Provided by ReadySetEat

Categories     Casserole, Main Dish

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg (8 oz each) Velveeta®, cut into cubes
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 can (15 oz each) Rosarita® Whole Black Beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup Birds Eye® Sweet Kernel Corn
6 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Combine Velveeta and Ro*Tel in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min. Reserve 1/3 cup of mixture.
  • Stir chicken, beans and corn into remaining Velveeta mixture.
  • Spread 1/3 of chicken mixture into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with 2 tortillas, tearing as needed to make fit. Repeat layers 2 times and top with reserved queso. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @id https, Calories 361 calories

MEXICAN CHICKEN TORTILLA LASAGNA



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Lasagna goes south of the border in this Mexican lasagna fusion which uses corn tortillas.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 pound ground chicken
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO*TEL®), halfway drained
½ (1.25 ounce) package reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
1 (10 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce, divided
5 ounces crumbled queso fresco, divided
¼ cup Mexican crema
1 tablespoon Mexican crema
1 egg
6 each corn tortillas
3 ounces grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add ground chicken, stirring and breaking into crumbles until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour diced tomatoes with chiles and their liquid into the skillet and add taco seasoning. Stir to incorporate.
  • Combine 8 ounces enchilada sauce, 4 ounces queso fresco, Mexican crema, and egg in a bowl.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce into the bottom of an 8x6-inch glass casserole dish. Trim tortillas to have a straight edge if desired. Lay two tortillas in the enchilada sauce in the dish. Place some chicken mixture on top and ladle some enchilada sauce mixture over. Repeat layers. Top with remaining queso fresco and Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes more. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 114.3 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 698.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

CREAMY CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Craving comfort food? Try this creamy lasagna with layers of tasty chicken and four cheeses.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 uncooked lasagna noodles (12 oz)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped onions (1 1/2 medium)
1/3 cup milk
2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 container (12 oz) small-curd cottage cheese
3 cups diced cooked chicken
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper and onions in butter, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender; remove from heat. Stir in milk, soup, basil and pepper.
  • Place 4 noodles in baking dish. Top with about 1 cup of the soup mixture, half of the cottage cheese, 1 1/2 cups of the chicken, 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Cheddar cheese. Repeat layers once, starting with noodles. Place remaining 4 noodles over top. Top with remaining soup mixture, mozzarella cheese and Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.
  • Bake uncovered 50 to 55 minutes or until bubbly and hot in center. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1230 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of cheeses: A blend of different cheeses, such as mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan, will give your lasagna a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken that is overcooked will be dry and tough. Cook it until it is just cooked through, or about 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a good quality salsa: A flavorful salsa will add a lot of flavor to your lasagna. Look for a salsa that is made with fresh ingredients and has a good balance of heat and acidity.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment: There are many different ways to make chicken queso lasagna. Feel free to experiment with different ingredients and flavors to find a combination that you love.

Conclusion:

Chicken queso lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy cheese sauce, tender chicken, and flavorful salsa, it is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give chicken queso lasagna a try.

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