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Spicy Chicken Tortilla Lasagna: A South of the Border Twist

Pasta is replaced by corn tortillas in this Mexican-Italian mashup lasagna recipe. Instead of the traditional pasta, tomato sauce, and mozzarella, this version features tortillas, enchilada sauce, zesty diced tomatoes, and queso fresco cheese.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
55 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
1 8×6-inch lasagna

Ingredients

  • 1(10 ounce) canmild enchilada sauce

  • 1tablespoonolive oil

  • 1smallonion, diced

  • 1poundground chicken

  • 1(10 ounce) candiced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO*TEL®), halfway drained

  • ½(1.25 ounce) packagereduced-sodium taco seasoning mix

  • 5ouncescrumbled queso fresco, divided

  • ¼cupMexican crema

  • 1tablespoonMexican crema

  • 1largeegg

  • 6corn tortillas

  • 3ouncesgrated Cheddar cheese

Cooking Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread about 4 tablespoons enchilada sauce over the bottom of an 8×6-inch baking dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce into a medium bowl.

  2. Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add ground chicken and sauté until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour diced tomatoes and liquid into the skillet and stir in taco seasoning until incorporated.

  3. To the enchilada sauce in the bowl, add 4 ounces queso fresco, 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Mexican crema, and egg; stir to combine.

  4. Trim tortillas to have a straight edge if desired. Lay two tortillas in enchilada sauce in the baking dish; top with some chicken mixture and some enchilada sauce mixture. Repeat layers (tortillas, chicken, sauce) twice more. Top with remaining queso fresco and Cheddar cheese.

  5. Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe6
Calories349
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
19g 		25%
Saturated Fat
8g 		42%
Cholesterol
114mg 		38%
Sodium
699mg 		30%
Total Carbohydrate
19g 		7%
Dietary Fiber
3g 		10%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
28g
Vitamin C
8mg 		40%
Calcium
226mg 		17%
Iron
2mg 		11%
Potassium
494mg 		11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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