How to Make Weeknight Mexican Chicken Lasagna - A Step-by-Step Guide

Looking for a delicious and easy weeknight dinner recipe? Look no further than this Weeknight Mexican Chicken Lasagna! This dish combines the comforting flavors of traditional lasagna with the bold and vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine. With layers of tender chicken, gooey cheese, zesty salsa, and creamy refried beans, this lasagna is sure to become a family favorite.

What sets this Mexican Chicken Lasagna apart from traditional lasagna is the use of Mexican-inspired ingredients. Ins...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 4 cups salsa roja, divided
  • 12 corn tortillas, divided
  • 1 ½ cups refried beans
  • 1 ½ cups corn kernels
  • 3 cups chopped grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 2 ½ cups shredded Mexican-style cheese blend, divided

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of salsa on the bottom of the prepared baking dish and cover with a layer of corn tortillas. Tear tortillas to fit any empty spaces and cover entire bottom of pan.
  • Spread tortillas with 1/2 of the refried beans. Top beans with corn kernels, 1 cup of salsa, and 1 cup of Mexican cheese. Add a layer of corn tortillas. Cover tortilla layer with remaining refried beans, chicken, 1 cup of salsa, and 1 cup of Mexican cheese. Add a layer of corn tortillas. Pour remaining salsa over top of tortillas and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    286 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 850mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 27g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 61mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 475mg