Mexican Chicken Lasagna
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By sara1742
Mexican Chicken Lasagna
7 steps
Prep:30minCook:30min
Updated at: Wed, 16 Aug 2023 23:52:18 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Good
Glycemic Index
45
Low
Glycemic Load
16
Moderate
Nutrition per serving
Calories406.6 kcal (20%)
Total Fat16.7 g (24%)
Carbs35.6 g (14%)
Sugars5.1 g (6%)
Protein28.6 g (57%)
Sodium1184.9 mg (59%)
Fiber3.1 g (11%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
8 servings

1 poundboneless skinless chicken breasts
cut into thin strips

1onion
large, halved and cut into thin

1clove garlic
large, minced

2 cupsricotta cheese

1 cupreduced-fat sour cream
or plain greek yogurt

1 jargreen chile peppers
chopped

½ cupfresh cilantro
chopped, optional

2 teaspoonsground cumin

1 teaspoonsalt

3 cupssalsa

8corn tortillas
6" diameter, cut in half

1 ¼ cupsshredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese
Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 F. Coat a 13" x 9" baking dish with cooking spray.
Step 2
Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook, turning several times, for 5 minutes, or until no longer pink. Remove to a medium bowl. the skillet with a paper towel. Coat with cooking spray. Place over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 7 to 8 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add to the chicken in the bowl.
Step 3
In another medium bowl, combine the ricotta, sour cream, chile peppers, cilantro (if using), cumin, and salt
Step 4
Spread 1 cup of the salsa across the bottom of the prepared baking dish
Step 5
Arrange half of the tortillas evenly over the salsa. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over the tortillas. Top with half of thechicken mixture. Top with 1 cup of the remaining salsa and 1/2 cup of the Monterey Jack. Repeat the layering sequence with the remaining tortillas, ricotta mixture, and chicken mixture. Sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of the salsa and 3/4 cup cheese
Step 6
Bake for 30 minutes, or until heated through
Step 7
Loosely cover with foil if the cheese browns too quickly
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Makes leftovers
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