Southwestern Chicken Lasagna Recipe

Name: Southwestern Chicken Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups cooked chicken, cubed; 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese; ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1 (4 ounce) candiced mild green chilies; 2 tablespoons salad oil; 1 onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 (16 ounce) jars salsa, mild; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin; 1 (10 ounce) package lasagna noodles; 2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded; 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

4 cups cooked chicken, cubed
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 (4 ounce) candiced mild green chilies
2 tablespoons salad oil
1 onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 (16 ounce) jars salsa, mild
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 (10 ounce) package lasagna noodles
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

1
Combine cottage cheese, parsley and chives; set aside.
2
Heat oil in a 4-quart saucepan.
3
Add onions, garlic and bell pepper.
4
Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until onion is tender.
5
Add salsa, chili powder and cumin.
6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook, uncovered for 10 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles and drain well.
8
Spray a 9x13-inch pan with non-stick spray.
9
Arrange a layer of cooked noodles on the bottom.
10
Spread 1/2 of cottage cheese mixture then 1/2 of chicken over noodles.
11
Spread 1/3 of salsa mixture than 1/3 of cheese over chicken.
12
Repeat layers with noodles, 1/2 cottage cheese mixture, 1/2 chicken, 1/3 salsa and 1/3 cheese.
13
Finish with remaining noodles, salsa and cheese.
14
Bake, covered a 375F for about 45 to 50 minutes.
15
Let stand about 15 minutes before serving so it can firm up.

1216

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups cooked chicken, cubed, 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese, ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped, 1 (4 ounce) candiced mild green chilies, and more.

Yes, Southwestern Chicken 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.

Southwestern Chicken Lasagna

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