Verde Mexican Chicken “lasagna”

Jun 06, 2023June 6, 20230 1
Verde Mexican Chicken “lasagna” recipe for a twist on classic Italian lasagna
in Mexican

Prep

20 min

Cook

50 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
4 ounces cream cheese
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
2/3 cup chopped onion
28 ounces Las Palmas Green Chili Sauce
12 corn tortillas
3 cups chopped chicken
1 cup frozen corn
1 cup frozen spinach
1 can mild green chilies

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
589
Sugar
6g
Fat
36g
Verde Mexican Chicken “lasagna” is a creative take on classic lasagna, made with traditional Mexican flavors and ingredients. This dish features layers of corn tortillas, shredded chicken, cream cheese, spinach, corn, green chilies, and Monterey Jack cheese, all topped off with a tangy and flavorful green chili sauce. The end result is a creamy, cheesy, and spicy lasagna that is sure to delight your taste buds. Whether you are looking for a weeknight meal or a crowd-pleasing dinner party dish, this recipe is a great option that is definitely worth a try.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.In a medium bowl, mix together cilantro, cream cheese, and cumin until well combined.
3.In a separate bowl, combine shredded Monterey Jack cheese and onion.
4.Spread 1/2 cup Las Palmas Green Chili Sauce in the bottom of a 9-inch by 13-inch baking dish.
5.Arrange 4 tortillas over the sauce, overlapping if necessary.
6.Spread half of cream cheese mixture over tortillas.
7.Top with half of chicken, 1/2 cup corn, 1/2 cup spinach, 1/2 can green chilies, and 1 cup of the cheese mixture.
8.Repeat layers.
9.Top with remaining tortillas.
10.Spread 1 cup of sauce over tortillas and sprinkle with remaining cheese mixture.
11.Cover and bake for 30 minutes. Remove cover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

PROS

This Mexican-style lasagna is a unique twist on classic Italian lasagna, with a flavorful sauce and a deliciously creamy filling.

It’s a great way to use up leftover chicken and vegetables, and the dish is perfect for feeding a crowd.

CONS

This dish can be high in calories and fat, depending on the cheeses and cream cheese used.

It also contains a fair amount of sodium, which may be of concern for individuals with high blood pressure or heart disease.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein, and it also contains some fiber and vegetables from the corn and spinach.
The green chili sauce may provide some antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, particularly if made with fresh chilies.

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