TACO FIESTA CHICKEN LASAGNA

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This has mild flavors that my kids really like. Could easily be spiced up to suit your taste. Adapted from a Pillsbury recipe

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h42m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1/4 cup taco sauce
1/4-1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2-1 teaspoon dried oregano
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cloves minced garlic
12 uncooked lasagna noodles
3 cups shredded colby-monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green olives (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the tomatoes and taco sauce.
  • Add in the cumin, oregano, and chicken; stir to combine.
  • In a smaller bowl, add the refried beans, sour cream, and garlic; stir to combine.
  • Spread 1 cup chicken mixture into a 13x9 inch glass baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Top with 4 uncooked lasagna noodles.
  • Spread half of the bean mixture over the noodles; then spread 1 1/2 cup chicken mixture over bean mixture.
  • Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and half the onions and olives.
  • Layer 4 more lasagna noodles, remaining bean mixture, 1 1/2 cup chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese.
  • Top with 4 noodles, remaining chicken mixture, onions, and olives, then remaining cheese (make sure noodles are covered).
  • Cover with foil that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray (sprayed side down).
  • Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Bake covered lasagna for 50 minutes.
  • Uncover; bake 18-22 more minutes or until bubbly and heated.
  • Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.
  • Sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.3, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 910.6, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 32.5

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