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Mexican Lasagna: Discover This Flavorful Recipe Today!

A delicious and hearty Mexican Lasagna made with layers of tortillas, chicken, beans, corn, and cheese, perfect for a family meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken or ground beef
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces corn, drained
  • 1 can 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup salsa
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken (or ground beef), black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine.
  3. Spread a thin layer of salsa on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  4. Place 4 corn tortillas over the salsa, slightly overlapping them.
  5. Spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, followed by 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
  6. Repeat the layers: add 4 more tortillas, the remaining chicken mixture, and another cup of cheese.
  7. Top with the last 4 tortillas, the remaining salsa, and the final cup of cheese.
  8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  9. Let the lasagna cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a sprinkle of cilantro if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with additional beans or sautéed vegetables like bell peppers and zucchini.
  • Spice it up by adding jalapeños or using spicy salsa for an extra kick.

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