Leftover Chicken Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Name: Leftover Chicken Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 23 packages Lasagna Noodles; 2 cans Tomato Sauce; 2 cans Green Chiles, Chopped; 1 package Taco Seasoning; 1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1/2 teaspoons Oregano, Dried; 1 Tablespoon Dried Minced Onion; 1/2 whole Onion, Chopped; 1 whole Red Pepper Chopped; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 2 cups Roasted Chicken, Chopped; 6 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

Servings: persons

23 packages Lasagna Noodles
2 cans Tomato Sauce
2 cans Green Chiles, Chopped
1 package Taco Seasoning
1/2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoons Oregano, Dried
1 Tablespoon Dried Minced Onion
1/2 whole Onion, Chopped
1 whole Red Pepper Chopped
1 clove Garlic, Minced
2 cups Roasted Chicken, Chopped
6 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

1
Cook lasagna according to package.
2
Drain and set aside.
3
Spray a 9x9 and a 9x5 pan with cooking spray.
4
Mix tomato sauce, green chiles, taco seasoning, garlic powder, cumin, oregano and dried onions in a large bowl, set aside.
5
Heat large saute pan.
6
Add oil, if desired.
7
Add onion and red pepper, cook until soft but not brown.
8
Add garlic near the end, do not let it burn.
9
Add chopped chicken and cook until heated through.
10
Make a lasagna in each pan with these steps (cutting the noodles to fit the pans if necessary):
11
Cover the bottom of the pan with a thin layer of sauce.
12
Put a layer of noodles on the sauce.
13
Add a thin layer of chicken and vegetables on the top of that.
14
Cover with a thin layer of sauce.
15
Add a layer of cheese.
16
Layer noodles, chicken mixture , cheese and sauce again.
17
Add another layer of noodles and sauce on top.
18
Freeze one pan of lasagna (or both pans if youre not going to eat them now).
19
To heat: preheat oven to 350F.
20
Cook fresh lasagna for about 40 minutes or frozen for about 60 minutes (maybe a little longer), until sauce is bubbly.
21
Add a layer of cheese, and cook for 5-10 minutes more.
22
Let lasagna stand for 5 minutes before serving.
23
Garnish with chopped scallions and cilantro.

5205

kcal

Calories

Fat

865

Carbs

232

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 23 packages Lasagna Noodles, 2 cans Tomato Sauce, 2 cans Green Chiles, Chopped, 1 package Taco Seasoning, and more.

Yes, Leftover Chicken Mexican Lasagna falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Leftover Chicken Mexican Lasagna

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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