Verde Mexican Chicken “Lasagna” Recipe

Name: Verde Mexican Chicken “Lasagna”
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves; 4 ounces cream cheese; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese; 2/3 cup chopped onion; 28 ounces Las Palmas Green Chili Sauce; 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas; 3 cups chopped chicken; 1 cup frozen corn; 1 cup frozen spinach; 1 (4 ounce) can mild green chilies

Servings: persons

1
Chop cilantro. Soften cream cheese. Microwave on HIGH 30-45 seconds or until very soft. Mix cilantro into cream cheese, add Cumin.
2
Put 2/3 cup of the enchilada sauce over bottom of small casserole pan (8x8 or so).
3
Pour remaining enchilada sauce into a large shallow bowl for dipping.
4
To assemble lasagna, dip four tortillas into enchilada sauce in bowl and arrange over sauce in casserole dish, overlapping as necessary. Scoop half of the cream cheese mixture over tortillas, dropping by teaspoon evenly arranged.
5
Top with half of the chicken, onion, corn, spinach, green chilis and cheese.
6
Repeat layers one time. (see below).
7
Dip remaining four tortillas into sauce and arrange over top layer. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over lasagna and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
8
Microwave, covered, on HIGH 12-15 minutes or until center is hot. Let stand 5 minutes.
9
Layers from bottom up:
10
Sauce, Tortillas (dipped), Cream Cheese/Cilantro, Onion, Chicken, Corn, Spinach, Green Chili's, Cheese.
11
REPEAT.

841

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* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, 4 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese, and more.

Yes, Verde Mexican 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Verde Mexican Chicken “Lasagna”

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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