southwest chicken lasagna

22 Pinches
knoxville, TN
Updated on Jun 26, 2014

Easy and tasty. Always a favorite when I take to family gatherings or serve my family. I will post pictures when I cook this next

prep time 15 Min
cook time 45 Min
method Bake
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 - 1 deli roasted chicken, shredded (or any leftover chicken)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 - small onion, chopped
  • 2 - garlic cloves, chopped fine
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 - 16 oz jar of salsa (use the one you love mild or hot)
  • 1 - 16 oz can chili (i use leftover homemade but canned works well also)
  • 1 - 4.5oz can chopped green chilies
  • - cheddar cheese to taste, shredded
  • - flour or corn tortillias

How To Make southwest chicken lasagna

  • Step 1
    Combine first 5 ingredients, let stand 5 min. set aside
  • Step 2
    Saute onion, garlic in hot oil until tender, add salsa, chili, green chilies. Reduce heat & simmer 15min
  • Step 3
    Line bottom of lasagna pan with enough tortillas to cover, add 1/2 chili mixture, 1/2 chicken mixture, and cheese to taste. Repeat layers, top with tortillas, sprinkle w/cheese.
  • Step 4
    Bake @ 350 for 25-30 min. Let stand 5-10 min before serving.

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Culture: Mexican
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Bake
Category: Casseroles

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