Best 6 Southwestern Chicken Lasagna Recipes

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### Southwestern Chicken Lasagna: A Fusion of Flavors

Indulge in the tantalizing fusion of Mexican and Italian cuisines with our Southwestern Chicken Lasagna. This innovative dish combines the bold flavors of the Southwest with the comforting classic lasagna. Layers of tender chicken, a zesty salsa, creamy cheeses, and flavorful spices create a symphony of taste that will delight your palate. Discover the perfect balance of spice and comfort in every bite.

**Additional Recipes Included:**

* **Southwestern Chicken Lasagna Roll-Ups:** Experience a fun and portable twist on the traditional lasagna with these easy-to-make roll-ups. Filled with the same delectable Southwestern flavors, these roll-ups are perfect for a quick lunch or a fun party appetizer.

* **Southwestern Chicken Skillet Lasagna:** For those who prefer a one-pan meal, the Southwestern Chicken Skillet Lasagna is a must-try. This simplified version combines all the delicious ingredients of the lasagna into a single skillet, making it a breeze to prepare and clean up.

* **Southwestern Chicken Lasagna Soup:** Transform the classic lasagna into a comforting soup with this hearty and flavorful recipe. Featuring tender chicken, a blend of spices, and a creamy broth, this soup is perfect for a cozy dinner on a chilly night.

Dive into the vibrant flavors of the Southwest with our collection of Southwestern Chicken Lasagna recipes. Whether you're looking for a traditional lasagna, fun roll-ups, a one-pan skillet meal, or a comforting soup, these recipes have something for everyone.

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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

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN LASAGNA



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

Provided by Georgia Sawhook

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
2 eggs
24 ounces small curd cottage cheese
chopped parsley (optional)
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, chopped
jalapeno pepper (just enough to give a zip, chopped)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 -6 chicken breasts, cooked and cut up into bite-sized pieces
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese or 8 ounces monterey jack cheese
red peppers (optional) or yellow pepper, cut in rings sliced thin (optional)

Steps:

  • Make lasagne noodles as directed and drain and set aside.
  • Make cottage cheese mixture by stirring together the eggs, cottage cheese, parsley and a black pepper.
  • Set aside.
  • To make the chicken mixture: In a large skillet, put a little margarine or oil to coat bottom.
  • then add onions, red and green peppers, and garlic and cook and stir over medium heat until tender.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, green chilis, and jalepenos.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Put on low and and cover and the chicken to it.
  • stir and allow the flavors to come together.
  • Do this for about another 15- 20 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and let sit.
  • Lightly spray a 13 x 9 baking or cake pan.
  • To assemble the lasagna, place a little of the sauce on the bottom to coat the pan.
  • Then place about 4 or 5 lasagne noodles down first.
  • Then spread half of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles.
  • Top with about half of the chicken/sauce mixture, and cover with each of the cheeses separately.
  • Repeat with noodles, remaining cottage cheese mixture, and chicken/sauce.
  • then more cheese.
  • Leave just enough sauce and cheese to cover the third and final layer of noodles.
  • So you put the remaining noodles on top with a coating of sauce and remainder of cheese.
  • Then you place the thin slices of red, yellow, or green pepper for garnish.
  • Bake about 50 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Let stand 10- 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
  • The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713.1, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 164.2, Sodium 1581, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 8.9, Protein 50.5

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 package (16 oz.) lasagna noodles
2 eggs
24 oz small curd cottage cheese
Chopped parsley (optional)
Black pepper
Margarine or oil, to coat bottom of skillet
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (15 oz. each) tomato sauce
1 can (10 oz.) enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 small can green chili peppers, chopped
Jalapeno peppers (just enough to give a zip, chopped)
4 - 6 chicken breasts, cooked and cut up into bite-sized pieces
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 oz shredded mozzarella or Monterey jack cheese
Red or yellow pepper rings, sliced thin (optional)

Steps:

  • 1) Make lasagna noodles as directed and drain and set aside. Make cottage cheese mixture by stirring together the eggs, cottage cheese, parsley and black pepper. Set aside. To make the chicken mixture: In a large skillet, put a little margarine or oil to coat bottom. Then add onions, red and green peppers, and garlic and cook and stir over medium heat until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, green chiles, and jalapenos. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat. Simmer, uncovered, for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Put on low and cover and add the chicken to it. Stir and allow the flavors to come together. Do this for about another 15 - 20 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit.
  • 2) Lightly spray a 13 x 9 baking or cake pan. To assemble the lasagna, place a little of the sauce on the bottom to coat the pan. Then place about 4 or 5 lasagna noodles down first. Then spread half of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles. Top with about half of the chicken/sauce mixture, and cover with each of the cheeses separately. Repeat with noodles, remaining cottage cheese mixture, and chicken/sauce, then more cheese. Leave just enough sauce and cheese to cover the third and final layer of noodles. So you put the remaining noodles on top with a coating of sauce and remainder of cheese. Then place the thin slices of red, yellow, or green pepper for garnish.
  • 3) The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees F. Bake about 50 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 - 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN LASAGNA



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

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 (4 ounce) can diced mild green chilies
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 (16 ounce) jars salsa, mild
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 (10 ounce) package lasagna noodles
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Combine cottage cheese, parsley and chives; set aside.
  • Heat oil in a 4-quart saucepan.
  • Add onions, garlic and bell pepper.
  • Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until onion is tender.
  • Add salsa, chili powder and cumin.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook, uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles and drain well.
  • Spray a 9x13-inch pan with non-stick spray.
  • Arrange a layer of cooked noodles on the bottom.
  • Spread 1/2 of cottage cheese mixture then 1/2 of chicken over noodles.
  • Spread 1/3 of salsa mixture than 1/3 of cheese over chicken.
  • Repeat layers with noodles, 1/2 cottage cheese mixture, 1/2 chicken, 1/3 salsa and 1/3 cheese.
  • Finish with remaining noodles, salsa and cheese.
  • Bake, covered a 375°F for about 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Let stand about 15 minutes before serving so it can firm up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613.6, Fat 29.8, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 116.5, Sodium 1554.2, Carbohydrate 40.7, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 6.7, Protein 46.4

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN LASAGNA - OAMC



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Another recipe from my catering biz, it's a big hit at weddings. Requested frequently. You'll find with my recipes a plethora of chicken recipes, my husband has a very high iron content and can't eat anything except for chicken and turkey. Hope you like this one, it's made to serve 16, 1.5 cup servings.

Provided by ColoradoCookin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 1/2 cup, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

noodles
2 (10 ounce) packages lasagna noodles
cottage cheese, mixture
4 eggs
6 cups fat-free cottage cheese
2/3 cup chopped parsley
6 tablespoons canned diced green chili peppers
lasagna noodle
2 cups chopped onions (I use dry)
2 sweet red peppers, chopped (green is fine also)
4 garlic cloves, minced (4 tsp. canned)
4 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 cups cooked chicken breasts, torn into bite-size pieces (you can use canned)
3 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups finely shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to directions, drain and set aside.
  • For the cottage cheese mixture, mix all ingredients and set aside.
  • To make the lasagna: Lightly spray a dutch oven with cooking spray, add onions, peppers and garlic. Cook and stir until tender.
  • Stir in the soup, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Lightly spray 2 13x9 pans, with no stick spray.
  • To assemble, cover bottom with lasagna noodles, 1/4 of cottage cheese next, then 1/4 of sauce mix, 2 cups of chicken and 1/4 each of cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses. Repeat with next layer.
  • Cover pan with foil; repeat with second pan, cover that pan with foil also.
  • Place both pans in the oven and bake for 55 minutes. Let stand 20 minutes before cutting and placing in containers, and or serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 150.3, Sodium 951, Carbohydrate 44.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 10.2, Protein 47.2

SOUTHWESTERN LASAGNA



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I first tasted this lasagna at a church potluck more than 20 years ago. I asked for the recipe and have made it many times since. It's one of our favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) enchilada sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 large egg
1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced
8 corn tortillas (8 inches), halved
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the enchilada sauce, tomatoes, olives, salt, garlic powder and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese and egg; set aside. Spread one-third of the meat sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with half the Monterey Jack cheese, half the cottage cheese mixture and half the tortillas. Repeat layers, ending with meat sauce. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 970mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken.
  • Be sure to season the chicken well with chili powder, cumin, and paprika before cooking.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the lasagna, such as mozzarella, cheddar, and Parmesan.
  • Be sure to layer the lasagna evenly so that each bite has a good balance of flavors and textures.
  • Top the lasagna with a generous amount of cheese and bake until it is melted and bubbly.
  • Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Southwestern chicken lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. The combination of spicy chicken, creamy cheese, and flavorful salsa is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new lasagna recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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