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Southwestern Chicken Lasagna

Name: Southwestern Chicken Lasagna
Ingredients: 3 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 large onions; 1 teaspoon fresh chopped jalapeno peppers; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 cups spaghetti sauce; 2 cups tomato sauce; 0.5 cup fresh salsa; 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese; 16 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese; 15 (6 inch) corn tortillas

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A spicy, cheesy, Mexican flavored dish assembled and baked much like lasagna.

Recipe by Mike Steadman

Updated on July 14, 2022

9

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

3 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat
2 tablespoons butter
2 large onions
1 teaspoon fresh chopped jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups spaghetti sauce
2 cups tomato sauce
½ cup fresh salsa
16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
16 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
15 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
In a large skillet, brown shredded chicken in butter or margarine. Add onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, basil and oregano. Then add the spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce and salsa/picante sauce. Stir all together. Cover skillet and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.
In a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, place a layer of tortillas, then a layer of the chicken/sauce mixture, then a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice, then top casserole with Cheddar cheese and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

902	Calories
47g	Fat
55g	Carbs
65g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 902
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 47g	61%
Saturated Fat 28g	138%
Cholesterol 194mg	65%
Sodium 1940mg	84%
Total Carbohydrate 55g	20%
Dietary Fiber 9g	32%
Total Sugars 15g
Protein 65g
Vitamin C 13mg	65%
Calcium 1264mg	97%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 1093mg	23%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.