Mexican Lasagna

4.95 from 53 votes

Ditch the noodles, embrace the spice! Quick prep Mexican lasagna layers tortillas and enchilada sauce for a cheesy south-of-the-border twist.

Prep Time15

Cook Time25

Total Time40

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings:

Author: Kristyn Merkley

Equipment

9x13 baking dish

Ingredients

1 pound chicken, cooked and shredded
1 (16-ounce) tub sour cream
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (19-ounce) can Las Palmas Green Chile Enchilada sauce
1 (15.25-ounce) can corn, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup chopped cilantro
12 small flour tortillas
8 ounces Mexican blend cheese, shredded

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Cut tortillas in half and set aside.
Mix chicken, sour cream, black beans, 1½ cups enchilada sauce, corn, half of the cilantro, and spices into a large bowl.
In a 9x13 pan, scoop ⅓ of the chicken mixture into the bottom of the pan. Spread evenly. Place one layer of cut tortillas over the chicken mixture. Top with ⅓ of shredded cheese.
Repeat with chicken mixture, tortillas, and cheese. In the end, there will be 3 layers of the chicken, tortilla, and cheese sequence. For the third layer, pour the remaining enchilada sauce over the tortilla layer and sprinkle the cheese on top.
Bake for 22-25 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly or the dish is cooked all the way through.
Serve with additional sour cream, chopped tomatoes, and cilantro if desired.

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Notes

Prep ahead. Before baking, cover the pan with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for up to 2 days. Remove plastic and bake according to recipe directions.

Freezer meal. Cover the uncooked dish with plastic wrap adding aluminum foil over the top sealing the edges tightly. Label and store in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before heating. Bake according to the recipe directions.

Store leftovers in an airtight container(s) in the fridge for 2-3 days. Reheat in the microwave or in an oven. Preheat to 350°F and bake for about 10-15 minutes depending on the amount of leftovers, or microwave.

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