Best Mexican Chicken Lasagna Salad No Pasta Recipes

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MEXICAN CHICKEN-SOUR CREAM LASAGNA



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Give lasagna a Southwestern spin by stirring in ground cumin, green chiles and crushed tortilla chips.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

12 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles, undrained
8 to 10 medium green onions, sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
3 cups finely shredded Mexican-style Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend (12 oz)
1 large red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup crushed nacho cheese-flavor tortilla chips
Additional chopped or whole fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix soup, sour cream, milk, cumin, garlic powder, chicken and chiles.
  • Spread about 1 1/4 cups of the chicken mixture in baking dish. Top with 4 noodles. Spread 1 1/4 cups chicken mixture over noodles; sprinkle with onions and cilantro. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese.
  • Top with 4 noodles. Spread 1 1/4 cups chicken mixture over noodles; sprinkle with bell pepper and olives. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Top with 4 noodles; spread with remaining chicken mixture.
  • Bake uncovered 30 minutes; sprinkle with tortilla chips and remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 15 to 30 minutes longer or until bubbly and hot in center. Sprinkle with additional cilantro. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 4, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1150 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

MEXICAN CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Valonda Seward of Hanford, California shares this lively meal that features the full flavors of Southwestern cooking with just a few everyday ingredients. For those rushed for time, leftover or rotisserie chicken work great in this delicious entree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce
2 large eggs
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
12 no-cook lasagna noodles
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook onion in oil over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in chicken and enchilada sauce. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese and cilantro., Spread 3/4 cup chicken mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, 2/3 cup ricotta mixture, 3/4 cup chicken mixture and 1 cup shredded cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and shredded cheese., Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

WEEKNIGHT MEXICAN CHICKEN LASAGNA



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A fabulously easy and delicious take on a favorite - this lasagna is full of Mexican flavors and uses layers of corn tortillas in place of noodles. Easy to adapt and personalize - try adding sauteed veggies, Spanish rice, diced jalapeno, or even switching out the red salsa for green!

Provided by SunnyDaysNora

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

cooking spray
4 cups salsa roja, divided
12 corn tortillas, divided
1 ½ cups refried beans
1 ½ cups corn kernels
3 cups chopped grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 ½ cups shredded Mexican-style cheese blend, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Spread 1/2 cup of salsa on the bottom of the prepared baking dish and cover with a layer of corn tortillas. Tear tortillas to fit any empty spaces and cover entire bottom of pan.
  • Spread tortillas with 1/2 of the refried beans. Top beans with corn kernels, 1 cup of salsa, and 1 cup of Mexican cheese. Add a layer of corn tortillas. Cover tortilla layer with remaining refried beans, chicken, 1 cup of salsa, and 1 cup of Mexican cheese. Add a layer of corn tortillas. Pour remaining salsa over top of tortillas and top with remaining cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven, 20 to 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 50.7 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 850.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

MEXICAN CHICKEN LASAGNA WITH SALSA VERDE



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This Mexican chicken lasagna with salsa verde is a great family dish and not that hard to make.

Provided by kramer3211

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
1 cup chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 eggs
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (7 ounce) can salsa verde (such as Herdez®)
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chilies
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a pan on a lower rack to catch any drippings.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna in the boiling water until pliable, about 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute chicken and onion in the hot oil until chicken is browned and no longer pink and onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Combine cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, and eggs in a bowl. Mix and add enough water for mixture to be soft and moist, but not runny (a little more wet than cottage cheese alone). Combine spaghetti sauce, salsa, green chiles, and cooked chicken mixture in another bowl. Stir.
  • Create layers of chicken mixture, noodles, and cheese mixture in a 9x13-inch baking pan. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake continue to bake until bubbling and cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes. Top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 85.2 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 977.5 mg, Sugar 9 g

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