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Southwestern Chicken Lasagna Roll-Ups

A creamy, cheesy twist on lasagna with southwestern flavors rolled into individual portions.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 11-ounce can yellow corn drained
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Cholula hot sauce
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend divided
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
  • 2 10-ounce cans red enchilada sauce

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Spatula
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cook the lasagna noodles in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and lay noodles flat so they don't stick.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the chicken, drained black beans, drained corn, diced green chiles, taco seasoning, garlic powder, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, Cholula, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded Mexican cheese; mix until evenly combined and set aside.
  4. In another large bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the softened cream cheese with about 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce until smooth, then beat in the remaining enchilada sauce until fully combined.
  5. Spoon about 1/3 cup of the enchilada-cream cheese sauce into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and spread to coat.
  6. Stir one-third of the enchilada-cream cheese mixture into the chicken filling to moisten it.
  7. Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the 12 lasagna noodles, spreading it in a line along each noodle. Roll each noodle up tightly and place seam-side down in the prepared baking dish. Add any filling that falls off into the dish.
  8. Pour the remaining enchilada-cream cheese sauce over the assembled roll-ups, then bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
  9. Remove the dish from the oven, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese over the top, and return to the oven for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.
  10. Let the roll-ups rest a few minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Lay noodles on a lightly oiled sheet to prevent sticking.
  • Adjust hot sauce to taste.
  • Make sure cream cheese is softened for easy mixing.