Best 13 Chicken Queso Lasagna Recipes

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Lasagna is a classic dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great option for those with dietary restrictions. One popular variation of lasagna is chicken queso lasagna, which combines the flavors of chicken, cheese, and a creamy queso sauce. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next potluck or family dinner.

Here are our top 13 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN QUESO LASAGNA



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Searching for a weeknight dinner that's sure to be devoured? Look no further than this dish that combines queso dip and lasagna, for a cheesy, craveable update on a classic family favorite.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup butter
1 medium onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
1 serrano chile, seeded and finely chopped
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 package (0.85 oz) Old El Paso™ chicken taco seasoning mix
4 cups milk
8 oz Kraft™ Velveeta™ original cheese, cut into cubes
3 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (12 oz)
3 cups shredded deli rotisserie chicken
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
12 oven-ready lasagna noodles
1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips
Chopped green onions, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray.
  • In 3-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in onion, bell pepper and serrano chile; cook about 6 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Stir in flour and taco seasoning mix; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually beat in milk with whisk. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly; boil and stir 1 minute. Remove from heat; beat in Kraft™ Velveeta™ cheese and 2 cups of the Cheddar cheese with whisk until melted. Reserve 3/4 cup of the sauce.
  • To remaining sauce, add chicken and green chiles.
  • Spread reserved 3/4 cup sauce in baking dish. Top with 3 noodles. Spread 2 1/4 cups of the chicken mixture over noodles. Repeat 3 more times. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup Cheddar cheese over top of chicken mixture. Cover with foil; bake 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil; sprinkle with tortilla chips. Bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until bubbly and hot in center. Top with green onions. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1340 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1 g

CHEESY MEXICAN CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Corn tortillas are layered with chicken, poblano chiles and cheese for a Mexican riff on lasagna.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more, for greasing and frying
3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/4-inch strips
Kosher salt
2 poblano chiles, halved lengthwise, stemmed, seeded and cut into 1/4-inch strips
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
12 small corn tortillas
3 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (about 14 ounces)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
2 radishes, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Brush the inside of an 8-inch square baking dish with oil.
  • Toss the chicken with 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, undisturbed, until it begins to brown in spots, about 2 minutes. Add the poblanos, tomatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is cooked through, the peppers are crisp-tender and the tomatoes are saucy, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the garlic. Transfer the chicken, vegetables and juices to a medium bowl to cool.
  • Wipe out the skillet, add enough oil to just cover the bottom and heat over medium heat. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add 3 of the tortillas and fry until they are hot but still pale, about 10 seconds per side. Remove the tortillas to a baking sheet and sprinkle with salt. Fry the remaining tortillas in batches of 3, adding and heating oil as needed between batches.
  • Cover the bottom of the prepared baking dish with 4 overlapping tortillas. Top with half the chicken-poblano mixture, sprinkle with 1 cup of the Mexican cheese blend and 1/4 cup of the Parmesan and dollop with 1/4 cup of the sour cream. Top with 4 more overlapping tortillas, the remaining chicken-poblano mixture, 1 cup of the remaining Mexican cheese blend and the remaining 1/4 cup each of Parmesan and sour cream. Top with the remaining tortillas and 1 1/2 cups Mexican cheese blend.
  • Cover the dish loosely with foil and bake until the lasagna is hot and the cheese is melted, about 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for 5 minutes more. Let rest for a few minutes. Cut into 4 squares, place on 4 serving plates and divide the romaine and radishes among the plates.

CHICKEN ALFREDO LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, garlic powder, canola oil, garlic, medium white onion, heavy cream, shredded parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, lasagna noodles, shredded mozzarella cheese, bacon

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
4 teaspoons salt
4 teaspoons pepper
4 teaspoons garlic powder
4 tablespoons canola oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ medium white onion, finely chopped
2 cups heavy cream
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
10 lasagna noodles, cooked
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Slice each chicken breasts in half lengthwise and sprinkle 1 teaspoon of salt, pepper, and garlic powder evenly on both sides of each chicken breast.
  • Heat oil in a large pan over high heat, then sear the chicken for about 1 minute per side. They will continue to cook through in the oven later on.
  • In the residual oil (drain some if necessary), toss in the garlic and onions, stirring constantly until the mixture has started to brown.
  • Pour in the cream, stirring until it starts to boil, then add the parmesan and parsley.
  • Cook for 1 additional minute, then remove from heat.
  • In a 9" x 13" (23cm x 33cm) rectangular baking pan, spread about ¼ of the cream mixture on the bottom.
  • Lay enough lasagna noodles to cover the sauce, then spread about ½ of the remaining cream mixture on top.
  • Place enough chicken breasts to cover the sauce, then sprinkle with half of the mozzarella, followed by half of the bacon and half of the parsley.
  • Repeat the layers once more, starting with noodles, sauce, chicken, bacon, parsley, and mozzarella.
  • Bake for about 25 minutes, until the cheese is golden brown.
  • Cool for about 15 minutes, slice, and serve!
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 965 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 73 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 64 grams, Sugar 5 grams

CHEESY CHICKEN LASAGNA



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When my nephews were younger, I would make their favorite meal for their birthdays...this is what they usually requested. The cheese makes it easier for kids to eat their vegetables.-Janet Lorton, Effingham, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 9-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

9 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 cans (10-3/4 ounces each) condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
2/3 cup milk
2-1/2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
18 slices process American cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to package directions; drain. In a large saucepan, combine soup and milk. Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Remove from the heat; stir in vegetables and chicken. , In a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish, layer three noodles, a third of the soup mixture and six cheese slices. Repeat layers twice., Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 5-10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 613mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 17g protein.

CREAMY CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Craving comfort food? Try this creamy lasagna with layers of tasty chicken and four cheeses.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 uncooked lasagna noodles (12 oz)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped onions (1 1/2 medium)
1/3 cup milk
2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 container (12 oz) small-curd cottage cheese
3 cups diced cooked chicken
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper and onions in butter, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender; remove from heat. Stir in milk, soup, basil and pepper.
  • Place 4 noodles in baking dish. Top with about 1 cup of the soup mixture, half of the cottage cheese, 1 1/2 cups of the chicken, 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Cheddar cheese. Repeat layers once, starting with noodles. Place remaining 4 noodles over top. Top with remaining soup mixture, mozzarella cheese and Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.
  • Bake uncovered 50 to 55 minutes or until bubbly and hot in center. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1230 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN QUESO LASAGNA



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 lb. (8 oz.) VELVEETA, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 can (15.5 oz.) black beans, rinsed
1 cup frozen corn
6 flour tortillas (6 inch)
2 green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F.
  • Microwave VELVEETA and tomatoes in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min.
  • Remove 1/3 cup VELVEETA sauce; reserve for later use. Add chicken, beans and corn to remaining sauce; mix well.
  • Spread 1/3 of the chicken mixture onto bottom of 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray; top with 2 tortillas. Repeat layers twice. Top with reserved VELVEETA sauce; cover.
  • Bake 30 min. or until heated through. Remove from oven.
  • Sprinkle with onions. Let stand 5 min. before cutting to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 870 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 12 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

CHICKEN ALFREDO LASAGNA



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Provided by Molly Yeh

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 large chicken breast or 2 small chicken breasts (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 cups shredded Parmesan
9 oven-ready lasagna noodles
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley, plus additional for garnish
12 ounces shredded mozzarella

Steps:

  • For the chicken: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Sprinkle the chicken breast with the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Heat the oil in a pan and cook the chicken on medium heat until it registers 165 degrees F in the middle, about 5 minutes on each side. Cube the chicken and set aside.
  • For the alfredo sauce: In the same pan that the chicken was cooked in, melt the butter over low heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until the garlic has softened, about 2 minutes. Add the flour and whisk until smooth. (Be careful not to brown the roux.) Add the milk and heavy cream a little at a time, making sure to whisk until smooth after each addition, and let thicken, about 5 minutes. Add the nutmeg and pepper. Whisk to combine. Turn off the heat and mix in 2 1/2 cups Parmesan. Stir until all the cheese is melted. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Layer 1 cup of the alfredo sauce on the bottom of a 9-by-13-inch baking pan. Add 3 lasagna noodles. Spread another cup of alfredo, a third of the chicken, a sprinkle of parsley and a quarter of the mozzarella. Then add 3 more noodles and repeat the layering two more times, ending with alfredo sauce, the remaining mozzarella and 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan.
  • Bake until browned on top, 40 to 50 minutes. Remove the lasagna from the oven and sprinkle with parsley. Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before cutting into it.

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN QUESO LASAGNA



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Layers of tortilla, shredded chicken, black beans, Ro*Tel, corn and queso will make this Mexican lasagna recipe a family favorite!

Provided by ReadySetEat

Categories     Casserole, Main Dish

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pkg (8 oz each) Velveeta®, cut into cubes
1 can (10 oz each) Ro*Tel® Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, undrained
2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
1 can (15 oz each) Rosarita® Whole Black Beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup Birds Eye® Sweet Kernel Corn
6 flour tortillas (6 inch)
1/4 cup green onions, sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Combine Velveeta and Ro*Tel in microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 min. or until VELVEETA is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min. Reserve 1/3 cup of mixture.
  • Stir chicken, beans and corn into remaining Velveeta mixture.
  • Spread 1/3 of chicken mixture into 8-inch square baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with 2 tortillas, tearing as needed to make fit. Repeat layers 2 times and top with reserved queso. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Remove foil and let stand 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @id https, Calories 361 calories

CHICKEN CHEESE LASAGNA



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I'm not sure where this recipe came from but it is absolutely wonderful. DH loves this and its a good way to get him to eat spinach.

Provided by Nimz_

Categories     Cheese

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups milk
2 cups chicken broth
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 medium onion, chopped (about 1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
8 ounces lasagna noodles (9-10 noodles)
2 cups cream-style cottage cheese
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
1 (10 ounce) package chopped spinach, thawed and well-drained
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Steps:

  • Heat butter in 2 qt saucepan over low heat until melted.
  • Add garlic.
  • Stir in flour and salt.
  • Cook, stirring constantly until bubbly.
  • Remove from heat and stir in milk and broth.
  • Heat to boiling, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in mozzarella, 3/4 cup Parmesan, onion, basil, oregano, parsley and pepper.
  • Cook over low heat stirring constantly until cheese is melted.
  • Spread 1/4 of the cheese sauce (about 1 1/2 cups) in ungreased 13x9 dish and top with 3 or 4 noodles (cooked or uncooked, your preference), overlapping if necessary.
  • Spread 1/2 of the cottage cheese over noodles.
  • Repeat with 1/4 of cheese sauce, 3-4 noodles, and remaining cottage cheese.
  • Top with chicken, spinach, 1/4 of cheese sauce, remaining noodles, and remaining cheese sauce.
  • Sprinkle with 3/4 cup Parmesan and 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese.
  • Cook uncovered at 350°F 20-30 minutes until nice and bubbly.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 763.9, Fat 41, SaturatedFat 23, Cholesterol 149.2, Sodium 1654.9, Carbohydrate 48.9, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.8, Protein 49.3

DELICIOUS CHEESY CHICKEN LASAGNA



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If your alfredo sauce already has garlic in it you can omit the fresh garlic, and you can also make this with cooked turkey. If you like more sauce then double up on the amounts, to save time you can prepare the sauce well in advance, this is very good!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

9 lasagna noodles, cooked
4 cups cooked chopped chicken
3 cups cheddar cheese, divided (can use more)
3 -4 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 tablespoon fresh minced garlic (or to taste)
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1 (10 ounce) jar alfredo sauce (or use your own favorite recipe)
1 (7 ounce) jar diced pimentos, undrained
1 (6 ounce) can sliced mushrooms (or use fresh sauteed)
1/3 cup dry white wine
1 teaspoon basil (or to taste)
salt and pepper
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and hand-squeezed dry
1 cup cottage cheese
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, finely shredded (optional)
1 large egg, slightly beaten
salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
  • For the sauce; in a skillet melt butter over medium heat.
  • Add in onion and saute for about 5 minutes, adding in the garlic the last 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the undiluted cream of chicken soup, alfredo sauce, pimientos with juice, mushrooms, white wine and basil; simmer over low heat for about 15-20 minutes.
  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste (you can prepare the sauce well in advance if desired).
  • Set about 1 cup of the sauce aside for the top of the noodles (if doubled the sauce then set aside 2 cups).
  • For filling mixture; In a bowl mix together the drained chopped spinach, cottage cheese, ricotta, garlic powder, Parmesan cheese, egg, and mozzarella cheese (if using) season the mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Place 3 cooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Layer with HALF of the sauce (not the 1 cup of reserved sauce, that will go on top of the casserole).
  • Then half of the spinach mixture and then HALF the chicken, then about 1 cup of cheddar cheese (you can use more cheese if desired).
  • Place 3 lasagna noodles on top of the cheddar cheese then repeat the procedure.
  • Top with the 3 remaining noodles and the reserved 1 cup of sauce.
  • At this point you can cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.
  • Bake covered for about 45 minutes, uncovered and sprinkle with about 1 cup cheddar cheese.
  • Return to oven and bake uncovered for another 10 minutes.

SAVOURY TOMATO & CHICKEN LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY



Savoury Tomato & Chicken Lasagna Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: large beefsteak tomatoes, olive oil, McCormick® Savoury Spice Blend, kosher salt, whole milk ricotta cheese, large eggs, lasagna noodles, shredded chicken, shredded mozzarella cheese

Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 large beefsteak tomatoes, or heirloom tomatoes (about 1½ pounds), sliced into ¼-inch (6 mm) rounds
¼ cup olive oil, plus 3 tablespoons, divided
2 tablespoons McCormick® Savoury Spice Blend, divided, plus 1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon kosher salt
16 oz whole milk ricotta cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
8 lasagna noodles, no boil
2 ½ cups shredded chicken, loosely packed
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, ¼ cup (60 ml) olive oil, 1 tablespoon McCormick® Savoury Spice Blend, and 1 teaspoon salt. Gently toss to combine.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the ricotta, eggs and 1 tablespoon McCormick® Savoury Spice Blend until well combined.
  • Drizzle 1 tablespoon olive oil in the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch (22 x 33 cm) baking dish. Add a layer of tomato slices. Top the tomatoes with 4 lasagna noodles. Spread half of the ricotta mixture evenly over the lasagna noodles. Sprinkle ½ cup of mozzarella. Spread half of the shredded chicken (about 1¼ cups) over the ricotta. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make one more layer, finishing with a final layer of tomatoes. Evenly pour the accumulated liquid from the bowl of tomatoes over the gratin. Add the remaining mozzarella.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil, then bake the gratin for 35 minutes, until the noodles are cooked through.
  • Remove the gratin from the oven.
  • Remove the aluminium foil and broil for 2 min until the mozzarella is bubbling and golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for 30 minutes before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 calories, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 26 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 29 grams, Sugar 2 grams

CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Give this good-for-you lasagna a try. It's a great change of pace from the more traditional lasagnas featuring ground beef.-Marilynn Hieronymus, Sedalia, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
3 tablespoons butter, melted
6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed reduced-fat reduced-sodium cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/3 cup fat-free milk
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2-1/2 cups cubed cooked chicken
8 ounces reduced-fat process American cheese, cubed
1-1/2 cups fat-free cottage cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add mushrooms; cook until tender. Remove from the heat; stir in soup, milk, pimientos and basil. In a bowl, combine the chicken, American cheese, cottage cheese and 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese., Spread a fourth of the mushroom sauce in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with 3 noodles, half of the chicken mixture and a fourth of the mushroom sauce. Repeat layers of noodles, chicken and mushroom sauce. Top with the remaining noodles and mushroom sauce., Sprinkle with parsley and remaining Parmesan. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until hot and bubbly. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 44mg cholesterol, Sodium 526mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHEESY CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Cheesy lasagna made using shredded chicken in place of ground beef or sausage.

Provided by Carol Prather

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Chicken

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 each skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 (8 ounce) package lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 (26.5 ounce) cans spaghetti sauce, divided
2 (15 ounce) containers part-skim ricotta cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, or more to taste
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil over medium-high heat and add chicken breasts; reduce heat and let simmer until chicken falls apart easily with a fork and is no longer pink, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain water, shred chicken with 2 forks, and set aside.
  • While chicken is boiling, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna noodles in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and lay noodles in a single, flat layer on a paper towel to dry.
  • Heat butter in a small saute pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot butter just until onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Mix shredded chicken, onion-garlic mixture, 1 cup spaghetti sauce, ricotta cheese, 1/2 of the Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning together in a large bowl.
  • Mix remaining spaghetti sauce and remaining Parmesan cheese together in another bowl. Spread a thin layer on the bottom of a glass 9x13-inch baking dish. Layer 3 lasagna noodles, spread chicken mixture on top, then add another thin layer of the sauce mixture. Repeat, leaving a final layer of noodles on top. Top with remaining sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella and Cheddar cheese on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until heated through and cheese bubbles, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382 calories, Carbohydrate 36.2 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 781.3 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

Tips For Making Chicken Queso Lasagna:

- Dice your chicken into cubes to ensure even cooking. -Shred your cheese yourself for creamier queso cheese. Pre-shredded cheese contains cellulose, which can make the queso grainy. -Don't overcook your chicken. Overcooked chicken can be tough and dry. -For a spicier queso, add a teaspoon of chili powder or cayenne pepper. -If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute milk and butter. -Use a variety of cheeses to create a flavorful lasagna. Mozzarella, cheddar, parmesan, and fontina are all great options. -Use no-boil lasagna noodles to save time and hassle. -Make sure your lasagna is cooked all the way through before serving. Insert a toothpick into the center of the lasagna. If it comes out clean, the lasagna is done. -Let the lasagna rest for 15-20 minutes before serving. This will help it set and make it easier to slice.

Conclusion:

Chicken queso lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. With a cheesy, flavorful filling and a crispy, golden-brown crust, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give chicken queso lasagna a try!

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