Mexican Chicken Tortilla Lasagna Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 55 mins

Additional: 10 mins

Total: 1hr20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mexican Chicken Tortilla Lasagna Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion

diced

1 pound ground chicken

1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO*TEL®)

halfway drained

½ (1.25 ounce) package reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix

1 (10 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce

divided

5 ounces crumbled queso fresco

divided

¼ cup Mexican crema

1 tablespoon Mexican crema

1 egg

6 each corn tortillas

3 ounces grated Cheddar cheese

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until fragrant about 5 minutes. Add ground chicken stirring and breaking into crumbles until browned 5 to 7 minutes. Pour diced tomatoes with chiles and their liquid into the skillet and add taco seasoning. Stir to incorporate.

Step 3

Combine 8 ounces enchilada sauce 4 ounces queso fresco Mexican crema and egg in a bowl.

Step 4

Pour remaining enchilada sauce into the bottom of an 8x6-inch glass casserole dish. Trim tortillas to have a straight edge if desired. Lay two tortillas in the enchilada sauce in the dish. Place some chicken mixture on top and ladle some enchilada sauce mixture over. Repeat layers. Top with remaining queso fresco and Cheddar cheese.

Step 5

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

Nutritional Information

Mexican Chicken Tortilla Lasagna Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 349

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.9g 56%

Carbohydrates: 19.4g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 19.4g 30%

Saturated Fat: 8.3g 41%

Cholesterol: 114.3mg 38%

Vitamin A Iu: 797.5IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.3mg 110%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 39%

Vitamin C: 8mg 13%

Folate: 24.2mcg 6%

Calcium: 226mg 23%

Iron: 1.9mg 10%

Magnesium: 62.7mg 22%

Potassium: 493.8mg 14%

Sodium: 698.7mg 28%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 174.6

*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.