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Chicken Tortilla Lasagna

Chicken Tortilla Lasagna prepared dish

This chicken tortilla lasagna combines layers of tender chicken, corn tortillas, and a rich blend of cheeses for a comforting and satisfying meal. It's a delicious twist on traditional lasagna, perfect for family dinners.

This recipe is mexican style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 20 min prep and 30 min cook.

Prep: 20 min · Cook: 30 min · Total: 50 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include black pepper, corn tortillas, onion, cumin.
  • Follow all 9 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 12 pieces corn tortillas
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
  • 500 g chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 medium bell pepper (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup monterey jack cheese (shredded)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion and bell pepper until softened.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, black beans, salsa, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the skillet, stirring to combine and heat through.
  4. In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture on the bottom, followed by a layer of corn tortillas.
  5. Sprinkle a layer of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheese over the tortillas.
  6. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with a layer of cheese on top.
  7. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let the lasagna cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 38 g
  • Fiber: 8 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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