CHICKEN CHORIZO LASAGNA

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The combination of roasted chicken and chorizo is so good, you have to serve this lasagna at your next Mexican-themed meal. The avocado lime cream adds a bit of coolness to offset the recipe's heat. -Kari Wheaton, South Beloit, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 package (15 ounces) chorizo
1/4 cup chopped seeded jalapeno peppers
1 rotisserie chicken
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
4 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce
12 no-cook lasagna noodles
4 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
AVOCADO CREAM SAUCE:
2 medium ripe avocados, peeled, pitted and halved
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Crumble chorizo into a large skillet; add jalapenos. Cook over medium heat for 6-8 minutes or until meat is fully cooked; drain. Shred chicken; add to skillet. In a bowl, combine eggs and ricotta. , Spread 1 cup enchilada sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with four noodles, a third of the ricotta mixture, half of the meat mixture, 1 cup Monterey Jack and 1 cup enchilada sauce. Repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, ricotta mixture, enchilada sauce and Monterey Jack., Cover and bake at 375° for 45-50 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Sprinkle with cilantro. Let stand 15 minutes before serving., Meanwhile, place sauce ingredients in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Serve with lasagna.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 579 calories, Fat 36g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 164mg cholesterol, Sodium 1307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 42g protein.