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Mexican Chicken Lasagna, easy chicken dinner recipe
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Mexican Chicken Lasagna

Mexican Chicken Lasagna is an easy chicken dinner recipe made by layering tortilla strips with sour cream, black beans, salsa, corn, seasonings and cheese of course! Easy chicken lasagna recipe with fabulous Mexican flavors our family loves. 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: chicken, dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Mexican Chicken Lasagna
Servings: 12
Calories: 354kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken, cooked and shredded {about 4 cups}
  • 16 oz sour cream
  • 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cup green salsa mild or medium
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn, thawed and drained
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/3 cup chopped cilantro (plus additional for garnishing)
  • 12 soft taco size flour tortillas
  • 8 oz pkg shredded Mexican blend cheese

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix chicken, sour cream, black beans, salsa, corn, cilantro and spices in a large bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings to your preference.
  • Cut tortillas into 4 strips with kitchen shears. In a 9×13 dish, scoop 1/3 of the chicken mixture into bottom of pan. Spread evenly.
  • Place one layer of cut tortillas (about 4 tortillas) on chicken mixture to cover. Top with 1/3 of the amount of shredded cheese. Repeat with chicken mixture, tortillas, shredded cheese two more times. There should be 3 layers total.
  • Bake in oven for 30 minutes or until cheese is bubbly and casserole is warmed through. Serve with sour cream and additional chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 812mg | Potassium: 486mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 678IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 2mg