Best 5 Weeknight Mexican Chicken Lasagna Recipes
Calling all Mexican food lovers and lasagna enthusiasts! Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that combines the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine with the comforting goodness of lasagna. This weeknight-friendly recipe is not just any ordinary lasagna; it's a fiesta of bold flavors, textures, and colors. Picture layers of tender chicken infused with Mexican spices, melty cheese, tangy salsa, and a secret ingredient that adds a delightful twist – corn tortillas! The magic doesn't stop there; we've also included recipes for a zesty homemade salsa, a creamy sour cream sauce, and a refreshing avocado-cilantro sauce to elevate your lasagna experience to the next level. So, gather your ingredients, put on your aprons, and let's create a Mexican-inspired masterpiece that will have your taste buds dancing with joy!
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CHICKEN MEXICAN LASAGNA
Chicken Mexican Lasagna is a delicious meal made with shredded chicken coated in in poblano cream sauce layered between flour tortillas with black beans, corn, salsa, and cheese. It can be prepared in advance and is a perfect casserole to give to a friend.
Categories chicken
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat your oven to 350 degrees. Before we get to the recipe, you can layer your ingredients in any order you like. You can change ingredients and add extra ingredients. Make it your own. Start by combining the chicken, cream cheese, and about 1.5-2 cups of poblano cream sauce. Stir until well mixed. You want the chicken to be well coated without it being too saucy. To start assembling the Mexican Lasagna, you want to place a single layer of tortillas in the bottom of a casserole dish. I used a ceramic dish and did not need to grease it. You want to create the best layer of tortillas that you can and you will likely need to slice tortillas in half or cut the edges off. Next, spread all of the refried beans on top of the tortillas in an even layer. Sprinkle with about 1/2 cup cheese. Then add another layer of tortillas. Pour the salsa over the tortillas and sprinkle half of the raw corn over. Top with another layer of tortillas. Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas to make the next layer. Drizzle some extra poblano cream sauce over the top. Add another layer of tortillas. Drain and rinse the black beans and spread half of them over the tortillas. Sprinkle with about 1/2 cup of cheese and drizzle about 1/2 cup of poblano cream sauce over the top. Add another layer of tortillas. Add the remaining chicken mixture and top with a last layer of tortillas. For the last layer, spread about 1/2 cup of the poblano cream sauce over the top of the tortillas, then sprinkle the remaining corn, black beans, and cheese over the top. Bake for 30-40 minutes, until hot and the cheese has browned. If you are assembling in advance and refrigerating you may need to increase the bake time. If you like, you can garnish with sliced grape tomatoes and green onion.
MEXICAN CHICKEN LASAGNA
Valonda Seward of Hanford, California shares this lively meal that features the full flavors of Southwestern cooking with just a few everyday ingredients. For those rushed for time, leftover or rotisserie chicken work great in this delicious entree.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h5m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook onion in oil over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in chicken and enchilada sauce. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese and cilantro., Spread 3/4 cup chicken mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, 2/3 cup ricotta mixture, 3/4 cup chicken mixture and 1 cup shredded cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and shredded cheese., Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.
CHICKEN BACON RANCH LASAGNA
Chicken. Bacon. Ranch. Need we say more? Layers on layers of your favorite flavors make this spin on lasagna a sure bet to win the title of weeknight dinner champion.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In 4-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. With whisk, stir in flour until smooth. Cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes or until mixture is smooth and bubbly.
- In 4-cup glass measuring cup, mix broth and whipping cream. Gradually stir broth mixture into saucepan. Increase heat to medium-high; heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute; reduce heat to medium. Stir in cream cheese. Cook until melted, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat. Stir in dressing mix.
- Spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in bottom of baking dish; top with a layer of 3 noodles. On top of noodles, spoon half of the chicken, one-third of the bacon, 3 tablespoons of the green onions, 1 cup of the Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese and 1 cup of the sauce. Repeat, starting with noodles. Top with remaining noodles, sauce, cheese and bacon.
- Bake uncovered 30 to 40 minutes or until noodles are tender and edges are bubbly. Let stand uncovered 10 minutes, and top with remaining green onions. Serve with ranch dressing.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 0 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 800 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN LASAGNA
This chicken casserole is a lowfat, filling, and spicy treat that the whole family will enjoy. This makes great leftovers.
Provided by VickiVSN
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h45m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Simmer tomato sauce and spices, including cocoa on low heat for about an hour for best flavor blend.
- Saute peppers and onion in oil over medium high heat until vegetables are soft, about 5-10 minutes.
- Layer the following (about 1/2 of each group) in a 9 x9 casserole dish; tortilla, chicken, vegetables, black beans, sauce.
- Repeat layer reserving a little bit of sauce.
- Top with 3rd tortilla.
- Top with remaining sauce and cheese.
- Cover with foil.
- Bake at 350 for 45 minutes.
- Uncover and continue to bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted and starting to brown.
- Cut into 6 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.6, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 75.6, Sodium 546.9, Carbohydrate 21.6, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 5.1, Protein 33.1
WEEKNIGHT MEXICAN LASAGNA
I got this recipe from by best friend. It is wonderful and my family just loves it. Have taken it to many potlucks.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Meat
Time 2h
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Cook/crumble beef, onion, and garlic until beef is browned; drain well.
- Combine beef mixture, beans, chili powder oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Place layer of uncooked lasagna noodles in bottom on 13 x 9 baking dish.
- Spread half ot the beef mixture over the noodles.
- Top with more noodles and remaining beef mixture.
- Cover with remaining noodles.
- Combine water and salsa and pour over top.
- Cover tightly with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 1 1/2 hours or until noodles are tender.
- Top with cheese and bake uncovered for 5-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
- Top with sour cream, green onions, and olives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 419.4, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 62, Sodium 1040, Carbohydrate 42.3, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 27.6
Tips:
- Use a variety of textures: Combine soft and creamy fillings with crispy tortillas and gooey cheese for a satisfying lasagna experience.
- Don't overcook the chicken: Overcooked chicken can become dry and tough. Cook it until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it remains tender and juicy.
- Don't skimp on the cheese: Cheese is a key ingredient in lasagna, so don't be afraid to use plenty of it. A good rule of thumb is to use about 1 pound (450 grams) of cheese per 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) pan.
- Let the lasagna rest before slicing: This will allow the lasagna to set and make it easier to slice without falling apart.
Conclusion:
This weeknight Mexican chicken lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for busy weeknights. With its combination of flavorful chicken, creamy sauce, crispy tortillas, and gooey cheese, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this recipe a try.
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