Mexican Lasagna

You guys. This recipe is SO dang good. Definitely a family favorite. Colby and I could eat the entire pan ourselves (shh—we sometimes DO over the span of a few days).

Let’s take a look at the cast of characters: chicken, garlic, cilantro, onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce, corn, black beans, jalapeño, cream cheese, sour cream, lasagna noodles, spices, cheese. I think it’s pretty clear why this dish is fantastic.

Throw your meat, spices, sauce, and veggies in a pot, give it some time to simmer, then assemble and bake! Don’t let the long list of ingredients scare you away, it is a very simple dish to make and you will be sorry if you don’t give it a chance.

Mm. I just had it for dinner and I’m already looking forward to eating some more for lunch tomorrow! Anyway, here is the recipe. Enjoy!! And let me know what you think!!

Mexican Lasagna 2014-02-26 21:34:59

Serves 8 A Mexican twist on an Italian classic. To. Die. For.
Write a review
Save Recipe Print
Prep Time 30 min
Cook Time 40 min
Total Time 1 hr 10 min
Prep Time 30 min
Cook Time 40 min
Total Time 1 hr 10 min
Ingredients

1. 3 cans Mexican tomato sauce (8 oz. cans)
2. 2 cups chopped, cooked chicken
3. 2 cans corn, drained (15.25 oz. cans)
4. 10 oz. can diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
5. 1 chopped orange bell pepper
6. Half a yellow onion, chopped
7. 1/2 c chopped (fresh) cilantro
8. 3 cloves garlic, minced
9. 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
10. 2 t. ground cumin
11. 1 t. chili powder
12. 1 t. salt
13. 16 oz. container sour cream
14. 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
15. 6 lasagna noodles (uncooked if oven-ready, otherwise cook them first)
16. 16 oz. Mexican cheese, shredded

Instructions

1. In a large dutch oven, cook your diced chicken over medium-high heat. Season with salt and pepper. Once cooked, add tomato sauce, corn, black beans, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, use a hand mixer to combine cream cheese and sour cream.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 9x13 inch pan.
4. Spoon a third of the sauce into the dish and top with 3 lasagna noodles.
5. Spread half of the sour cream mixture over the noodles and top with another third of the sauce.
6. Sprinkle evenly with half of the shredded cheese.
7. Top with remaining lasagna noodles, sour cream, sauce, and shredded cheeses.
8. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes.
9. Serve with salsa, chips, and guacamole. Enjoy!

pinned by dani http://pinnedbydani.com/ Wordpress Recipe Plugin by Recipe Card