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Chicken Mexican Lasagna

A layered, crowd-pleasing Mexican-style lasagna made with shredded chicken, tortillas, beans, corn, spinach-cilantro salsa, and melted Mexican blend cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 44 minutes
Total Time 59 minutes
Servings: 8 pieces

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound shredded rotisserie chicken fully cooked
  • 12 6-inch soft flour tortillas Old El Paso or similar
  • 1 ounce taco seasoning 1 packet (Old El Paso)
  • 15 ounce canned black beans about 1 can, drained and rinsed
  • 15 ounce canned corn about 1 can, drained and rinsed
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • nonstick cooking spray
  • Food processor or high-powered blender
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded rotisserie chicken and the taco seasoning packet until the chicken is evenly coated; set aside.
  3. Place the baby spinach, fresh cilantro, and salsa in a food processor or blender and pulse until finely chopped and combined into a thick mixture.
  4. Layer six 6-inch tortillas in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, overlapping slightly to cover the surface.
  5. On the first layer, sprinkle 1 cup of shredded Mexican blend cheese, then half of the drained black beans, half of the drained corn, and half of the seasoned chicken. Spoon about 1 cup of the spinach-cilantro-salsa mixture evenly over the chicken.
  6. For the second layer, place remaining tortillas, then the remaining beans, corn, seasoned chicken, and spread the rest of the spinach mixture on top. Finish with the remaining cheese evenly sprinkled over the top.
  7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
  8. Remove the foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes, or until the top is browned to your liking.
  9. Let the lasagna rest briefly, then slice and serve warm with optional toppings such as jalapeños, plain Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream, and extra cilantro.

Notes

  • Garnish with plain Greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream and extra cilantro.
  • Small soft flour tortillas work well, but corn tortillas can be used instead.
  • Ensure tortillas overlap in the dish so the layers hold together.
  • Substitute cooked ground beef or turkey for chicken if desired.
  • Kidney or pinto beans can replace black beans.
  • Add jalapeños or red chili flakes for more heat, adjusting to taste.