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Mexican Lasagna: Discover This Delicious Recipe Today!

A delicious twist on traditional lasagna, featuring layers of tortillas, seasoned chicken or beef, beans, corn, and cheese, topped with salsa and cilantro.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken or ground beef
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces corn, drained
  • 1 can 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken (or ground beef), black beans, corn, diced tomatoes with green chilies, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Spread a thin layer of salsa on the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  4. Place 3 corn tortillas over the salsa, slightly overlapping them.
  5. Layer half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, followed by 1 cup of cheddar cheese and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
  6. Repeat the layering process: add 3 more tortillas, the remaining chicken mixture, and another cup of each cheese.
  7. Top with the last 3 tortillas, the remaining salsa, and the remaining cheese.
  8. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken or beef with additional beans or sautéed vegetables like bell peppers and zucchini.
  • Add sliced jalapeños for extra heat or top with avocado slices for a fresh twist.

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