Best 5 Chicken Taco Lasagna Recipes

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**Indulge in a Flavorful Fusion: Chicken Taco Lasagna - A Culinary Symphony of Mexican and Italian Delights**

Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the delectable Chicken Taco Lasagna, a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends the vibrant flavors of Mexican and Italian cuisine. This innovative dish presents a captivating fusion of two beloved comfort foods, resulting in an explosion of taste and texture that will leave you craving more. Savor the savory fillings of seasoned chicken, zesty salsa, and melted cheese, enveloped in layers of tender lasagna noodles. Each bite offers a delightful symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will transport you to a culinary paradise. Discover this extraordinary recipe, along with variations featuring ground beef, shredded beef, and roasted vegetables, all promising a unique and satisfying dining experience.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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

TACO FIESTA CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Mexico meets Italy, with south-of-the-border favorites like refried beans, taco sauce, and cilantro appearing in a cross-cultural chicken lasagna.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (14 1/2-oz.) cans diced tomatoes with zesty mild green chiles, undrained
1/4 cup taco sauce
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 (16-oz.) can Old El Paso™ Refried Beans
1/2 cup sour cream
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
12 oz. (3 cups) shredded colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, if desired
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Spray 15x12-inch sheet of foil and 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine tomatoes and taco sauce; mix well. Stir in chicken. In medium bowl, combine refried beans and sour cream; mix well.
  • Spread about 1 cup chicken mixture in bottom of sprayed baking dish. Top with 4 uncooked noodles, breaking to fit if necessary. Spread with half of bean mixture and 1 1/2 cups chicken mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese, half of the onions and half of the olives.
  • Layer 4 more noodles, remaining bean mixture, 1 1/2 cups chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese. Top with remaining 4 noodles, chicken mixture, onions, olives and cheese. (Be sure top noodles are covered.) Cover with foil, sprayed side down. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. Bake covered lasagna for 50 minutes. Uncover baking dish; bake an additional 18 to 22 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, garnish each serving with dollop of sour cream, chopped tomato and shredded lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 5 g

TACO FIESTA CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Make and share this Taco Fiesta Chicken Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 9h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1/2 cup thick & chunky salsa
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1/2 cup sour cream
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
3 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives, if desired
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Spray 15x12 inch sheet of foil and 13x9 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix tomatoes, salsa and chicken. In medium bowl, mix refried beans and sour cream.
  • Spread about 1 1/4 cups chicken mixture in bottom of baking dish. Top with 4 uncooked noodles, breaking to fit if necessary. Spread with half of bean mixture and 1 1/2 cups chicken mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese, and hald of the onions and olives.
  • Repeat noodle, bean, chicken and cheese layers once. Top with remaining 4 noodles, chicken, onions, olives and cheese. (Be sure top noodles are covered.) Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Heat oven to 350*. Bake covered lasagna 50 minutes. Uncover baking dish; bake 18 to 22 minutes longer or until bubbly and thoroughly heated. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, garnish each serving with sour cream, chopped tomato and shredded lettuce.
  • NOTE: If you don't have the tomatoes with green chiles, use a 4.5 oz can of chopped green chiles and plain canned diced tomatoes instead.

CHEESY CHICKEN TACO LASAGNA



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A fiesta of flavor explosion! An easy-to-prepare, mouth-watering Mexican dish which combines cheese, chicken, corn tortillas, refried beans, and salsa in a layered (lasagna-like) dish.

Provided by Abethlenfalvy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
4 (8 ounce) packages shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
2 (16 ounce) jars salsa, divided
18 (4-inch) corn tortillas
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine chicken and taco seasoning in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 packages cheese and 3/4 jar salsa. Mix thoroughly and set aside to cool.
  • Spread 1/2 jar salsa in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover salsa with 6 corn tortillas. Spoon refried beans on top. Cover beans with 1/2 package cheese. Add a layer of 6 corn tortillas. Spread chicken mixture evenly on top. Add the last 6 corn tortillas. Spread 1 jar salsa on top. Sprinkle remaining 2 packages cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and filling is hot and bubbly, 30 to 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 143.6 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 44.8 g, SaturatedFat 26.5 g, Sodium 2027.1 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

TACO FIESTA CHICKEN LASAGNA



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This has mild flavors that my kids really like. Could easily be spiced up to suit your taste. Adapted from a Pillsbury recipe

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h42m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1/4 cup taco sauce
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2-1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cloves minced garlic
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
3 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green olives (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the tomatoes and taco sauce.
  • Add in the cumin, oregano, and chicken; stir to combine.
  • In a smaller bowl, add the refried beans, sour cream, and garlic; stir to combine.
  • Spread 1 cup chicken mixture into a 13x9 inch glass baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Top with 4 uncooked lasagna noodles.
  • Spread half of the bean mixture over the noodles; then spread 1 1/2 cup chicken mixture over bean mixture.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and half the onions and olives.
  • Layer 4 more lasagna noodles, remaining bean mixture, 1 1/2 cup chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese.
  • Top with 4 noodles, remaining chicken mixture, onions, and olives, then remaining cheese (make sure noodles are covered).
  • Cover with foil that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray (sprayed side down).
  • Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Bake covered lasagna for 50 minutes.
  • Uncover; bake 18-22 more minutes or until bubbly and heated.
  • Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.3, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 910.6, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 32.5

Tips:

  • Use a variety of tortillas. You can use corn tortillas, flour tortillas, or even whole wheat tortillas. If you're using corn tortillas, be sure to soften them in warm water before assembling the lasagna.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken that is overcooked will be dry and tough. Cook the chicken until it is just cooked through, about 165 degrees Fahrenheit on a meat thermometer.
  • Use a flavorful cheese blend. A combination of Mexican cheese blend, cheddar cheese, and mozzarella cheese is a good option. You can also add some crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese for extra flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different toppings. In addition to the traditional toppings like sour cream, guacamole, and salsa, you can also try adding things like black beans, corn, or diced tomatoes.

Conclusion:

Chicken taco lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken, and it's also a great dish to make ahead of time. Whether you're serving it to your family or to a crowd of friends, chicken taco lasagna is sure to be a hit.

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