Mexican Chicken Lasagna

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Advanced
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A hearty fusion of layers featuring spiced chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and melted jack cheese
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This Mexican Chicken Lasagna is a comforting twist on a classic Italian favorite, swapping traditional tomato sauce for a rich, spicy enchilada base. Layers of tender cooked chicken are nestled between lasagna noodles, a savory tomato-chili sauce, and a unique creamy filling made from cottage cheese, cilantro, and green chiles. The dish is topped with sharp cheddar and jack cheese that bubbles up into a golden crust. It’s a perfect weeknight meal that feels indulgent yet is straightforward to assemble. Serve it warm with a side of rice or a crisp salad for a satisfying dinner that brings the flavors of Mexico to your family table.

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Mexican Chicken Lasagna

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 8 Calories: 86.3

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This Mexican Chicken Lasagna is a comforting twist on a classic Italian favorite, swapping traditional tomato sauce for a rich, spicy enchilada base. Layers of tender cooked chicken are nestled between lasagna noodles, a savory tomato-chili sauce, and a unique creamy filling made from cottage cheese, cilantro, and green chiles. The dish is topped with sharp cheddar and jack cheese that bubbles up into a golden crust. It&# 226;ÂÂs a perfect weeknight meal that feels indulgent yet is straightforward to assemble. Serve it warm with a side of rice or a crisp salad for a satisfying dinner that brings the flavors of Mexico to your family table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375ðF (190ðC).
  2. Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions until al dente; drain and set aside.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped bell pepper; sauté until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in condensed tomato soup, enchilada sauce, salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin.
  6. Reduce heat and simmer the sauce uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
  7. In a bowl, mix together cottage cheese, eggs, chopped cilantro, and diced canned green chiles to create the cheese filling.
  8. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and spread a thin layer of the enchilada sauce on the bottom.
  9. Arrange half of the cooked lasagna noodles in an even layer over the sauce.
  10. Spread half of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles.
  11. Spoon half of the remaining sauce over the cheese filling.
  12. Layer half of the cooked chicken pieces over the sauce.
  13. Top the chicken with half of the sliced cheddar and jack cheeses.
  14. Repeat layers: noodles, cheese filling, sauce, chicken, and remaining cheeses.
  15. Bake uncovered for 35 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  16. Let the lasagna stand for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 86.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7.6g12%
Saturated Fat 1.1g6%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2.3mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 4.6g2%
Dietary Fiber 1.1g5%
Sugars 2.1g
Protein 0.6g2%

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

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