Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Name: Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 1/2 lb. boneless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tsp. salt; 1 (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, drained; 1 Tbsp. ground cumin; 1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 1 (15 oz.) container light Ricotta cheese; 2 egg whites; 1/2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, shredded (2 c.); 12 corn tortillas; 1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder; 1 large onion, diced; 1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes

Servings: persons

2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 lb. boneless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tsp. salt
1 (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, drained
1 Tbsp. ground cumin
1 (15 oz.) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 oz.) container light Ricotta cheese
2 egg whites
1/2 lb. Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeno peppers, shredded (2 c.)
12 corn tortillas
1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
1 large onion, diced
1 (28 oz.) can tomatoes

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
2
In 10-inch skillet, combine oil and chili powder.
3
Cook 1 minute over medium heat.
4
Increase heat to medium high.
5
Add half of chicken pieces and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Cook 4 minutes, stirring frequently with a slotted spoon.
6
Remove chicken to a large bowl.
7
Repeat with other half of chicken and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
8
Cook onions, chilies and cumin for 5 minutes in drippings.
9
Spoon mixture into bowl with chicken.
10
Add tomato, pinto beans and remaining salt.

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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: 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil, 1 1/2 lb. boneless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 tsp. salt, 1 (4 oz.) chopped green chilies, drained, and more.

Yes, 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.

Mexican Lasagna

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