Tex-Mex Lasagna Recipe

Name: Tex-Mex Lasagna
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast; 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil; 1/2 cups Red Onion, Chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped; 1/2 cups Green Bell Pepper Chopped; 3/4 cups Chicken Broth; 1 can (10 Oz. Size) Cream Of Mushroom Soup; 1 can (10 Oz. Size) Cream Of Chicken Soup; 2 cans (10 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes & Green Chiles, Drained; 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 12 whole 6 Yellow Corn Tortillas; 3 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

Servings: persons

2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
2 Tablespoons Canola Oil
1/2 cups Red Onion, Chopped
2 cloves Garlic, Chopped
1/2 cups Green Bell Pepper Chopped
3/4 cups Chicken Broth
1 can (10 Oz. Size) Cream Of Mushroom Soup
1 can (10 Oz. Size) Cream Of Chicken Soup
2 cans (10 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes & Green Chiles, Drained
1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
1 teaspoon Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
12 whole 6 Yellow Corn Tortillas
3 cups Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

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Cut chicken breasts into 1 inch cubes.
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Pour the canola oil, chopped onion, garlic cloves, and green pepper into a large skillet; heat on medium high until onions are tender.
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Add chicken to the skillet and cook until no longer pink.
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Pour in the chicken broth through the ground cumin (7 ingredients) and mix well; simmer for 10-15 minutes.
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Remove from heat.
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Preheat oven to 350 F and lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
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Cut corn tortillas into half inch strips.
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Build the layers.
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Spread half of the chicken mixture into the baking dish, then sprinkle with 1 cup of shredded cheese and half of the corn tortilla strips.
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Repeat layers.
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Then top with the remaining cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
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Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50 minutes until bubbly on the edges.
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Uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes to lightly brown.
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Serve with rice and cornbread.

1368

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

151

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, 2 Tablespoons Canola Oil, 1/2 cups Red Onion, Chopped, 2 cloves Garlic, Chopped, and more.

Yes, Tex-Mex 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!

Tex-Mex Lasagna

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Variations & substitutions

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