How to Make Southwestern Chicken Lasagna - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and unique twist on your traditional lasagna recipe, then this Southwestern Chicken Lasagna is the perfect dish for you. Packed with flavor and filled with a combination of spicy and savory ingredients, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends at your next gathering.

What sets this lasagna apart from the rest is its combination of Southwestern flavors. In addition to the traditional lasagna ingredients like pasta, cheese, and sauce, this...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 large onions
  • 1 teaspoon fresh chopped jalapeno peppers
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 cups spaghetti sauce
  • 2 cups tomato sauce
  • ½ cup fresh salsa
  • 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 16 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 15 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Information

  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet, brown shredded chicken in butter or margarine. Add onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, basil and oregano. Then add the spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce and salsa/picante sauce. Stir all together. Cover skillet and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.
  • In a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, place a layer of tortillas, then a layer of the chicken/sauce mixture, then a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice, then top casserole with Cheddar cheese and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, until cheese is bubbly.
  • Nutrition

    902 cal.

    • Total Fat: 47g
    • Saturated Fat: 28g
    • Cholesterol: 194mg
    • Sodium: 1940mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 65g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 1264mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1093mg