mexican lasagna

Name: Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless, cut into strips or bite-sized pieces; 1 large onion, halved & cut into thin wedges; 2 clove(s) garlic, finely chopped; 16 ounce(s) ricotta cheese, fat-free; 8 ounce(s) sour cream, reduced-fat; 1 can(s) green chiles, chopped; 1/4 cup(s) cilantro, fresh, chopped, if desired; 2 teaspoon(s) cumin, ground; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; 3 cup(s) salsa; 8 - tortillas, corn, 6" diameter, cut in 1/2; 1 cup(s) monterey jack cheese, low-fat, shredded

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Kimmi Knippel (Sweet_Memories)

@KimmiK

Cullowhee, NC

Corn tortillas create a tender layer that's so delicious filled with chicken, cheese & salsa. EatBetterAmerica.com = a great healthy site!

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yield 8 serving(s)

prep time 40 Min

cook time 45 Min

method Bake

Ingredients For mexican lasagna

1 lb

chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless, cut into strips or bite-sized pieces
1 lg

onion, halved & cut into thin wedges
2 clove

garlic, finely chopped
16 oz

ricotta cheese, fat-free
8 oz

sour cream, reduced-fat
1 can

green chiles, chopped
1/4 c

cilantro, fresh, chopped, if desired
2 tsp

cumin, ground
1/8 tsp

salt
3 c

salsa
8

tortillas, corn, 6" diameter, cut in 1/2
1 c

monterey jack cheese, low-fat, shredded

How To Make mexican lasagna

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 13 x 9" rectangular baking dish with cooking spray.

2
Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add chicken; cook & stir 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove to a medium bowl. Wipe skillet with paper towel. Spray with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Add onion & garlic. Cover & cook, stirring occasionally, 7-8 minutes or until lightly browned. Add to chicken in the bowl.
3
In another medium bowl, stir together ricotta, sour cream, green chilies, cilantro, cumin & salt.
4
Spread 1 C of the salsa across bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange 1/2 of the tortillas evenly over salsa. Spread 1/2 of the ricotta mixture over tortillas. Top with 1/2 of the chicken mixture. Top with 1 C. of the remaining salsa & 1/2 C. cheese. Repeat layering with remaining tortillas, ricotta mixture & chicken mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 C. salsa & 3/4 C. cheese.
5
Bake 30 minutes or until heated through. Loosely cover with foil if the cheese browns too quickly.
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