Mexican Lasagna

Mexican Lasagna

from dinnerin321.com
75 min

Spice up your dinner routine with this easy-to-make and delicious Mexican Lasagna recipe! This is where a taco is transformed into an Italian-style lasagna with layers of shredded chicken, tortillas, sour cream, cheese, salt and chilies for a bite bursting with fresh flavors. With less than 10 ingredients, this lasagna is great for entertaining or feeing a crowd.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces shredded cooked seasoned chicken
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded Colby jack cheese (divided)
  • 1/2 cup salsa
  • 4 ounce can chopped green chiles
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 6-8 flour or corn tortillas
  • Optional Toppings: pico de gallo, sour cream, lettuce, salsa, hot sauce

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 350°F. 

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, combine chicken, sour cream, 1 1/2 cups of the shredded cheese, salsa, chopped green chiles, cilantro, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix until well blended. Add additional seasoning as desired if starting with plain chicken.

  3. 3

    Butter or spray with cooking spray a 9x9 square baking pan. Add a single layer tortillas (overlapping as needed) to the bottom of the pan.

  4. 4

    Spread evenly 1/2 of the filling mixture.

  5. 5

    Add a second layer of tortillas.

  6. 6

    Spread the remaining filling mixture.

  7. 7

    Lastly, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. 

  8. 8

    Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake 30 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 30 minutes. 

  9. 9

    Be sure to allow the lasagna to rest 10 minutes prior to serving. Garnish slices with your favorite toppings.