EL POLLO MEXICAN LASAGNA

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A unique combination of Tex-Mex flavors that is mouth-watering. This recipe has spread like wild-fire among my friends and extended family members. The addition of fresh cilantro is wonderful, but I usually don't have any on hand and the dish is fine without.

Provided by Ellee

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 -3 cups shredded cooked chicken
24 ounces salsa
5 (8 inch) flour tortillas
15 ounces refried beans (fat free is good)
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
sour cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350° and grease 9 x 12 baking dish.
  • (Optional) Combine salsa and cilantro in medium bowl.
  • Tear tortillas into pieces (approx 2 inches square).
  • Spread 1/2 cup of salsa mixture in bottom of dish and cover with 1/2 of the tortilla pieces.
  • Dot 1/2 of the refried beans over the tortillas.
  • Layer 1/2 of the chicken and 1/2 of the cheese.
  • Top with remaining salsa mix and repeat layering of tortillas, beans, chicken & cheese.
  • Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  • Serve with sour cream.
  • Note: To prepare cooked, shredded chicken, I bake boneless chicken breasts for 35 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool and pull apart with fork or fingers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.6, Fat 15.2, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 60.2, Sodium 1142.7, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 3.8, Protein 23

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