Chicken taco lasagna is a flavorful and satisfying dish that combines the beloved flavors of Mexican cuisine with the classic Italian comfort food of lasagna. With its layers of seasoned chicken, taco fillings, cheese, and tortillas, this unique fusion dish offers a delightful blend of spices, textures, and colors. Whether you're hosting a casual family dinner or seeking a culinary adventure, this recipe will guide you through the simple steps to create a delicious chicken taco lasagna that is sure to impress.
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TACO FIESTA CHICKEN LASAGNA
Mexico meets Italy, with south-of-the-border favorites like refried beans, taco sauce, and cilantro appearing in a cross-cultural chicken lasagna.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray 15x12-inch sheet of foil and 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine tomatoes and taco sauce; mix well. Stir in chicken. In medium bowl, combine refried beans and sour cream; mix well.
- Spread about 1 cup chicken mixture in bottom of sprayed baking dish. Top with 4 uncooked noodles, breaking to fit if necessary. Spread with half of bean mixture and 1 1/2 cups chicken mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese, half of the onions and half of the olives.
- Layer 4 more noodles, remaining bean mixture, 1 1/2 cups chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese. Top with remaining 4 noodles, chicken mixture, onions, olives and cheese. (Be sure top noodles are covered.) Cover with foil, sprayed side down. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 350°F. Bake covered lasagna for 50 minutes. Uncover baking dish; bake an additional 18 to 22 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, garnish each serving with dollop of sour cream, chopped tomato and shredded lettuce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 470, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 5 g, Protein 34 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 750 mg, Sugar 5 g
TACO FIESTA CHICKEN LASAGNA
Make and share this Taco Fiesta Chicken Lasagna recipe from Food.com.
Provided by looneytunesfan
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 9h30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray 15x12 inch sheet of foil and 13x9 inch glass baking dish with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, mix tomatoes, salsa and chicken. In medium bowl, mix refried beans and sour cream.
- Spread about 1 1/4 cups chicken mixture in bottom of baking dish. Top with 4 uncooked noodles, breaking to fit if necessary. Spread with half of bean mixture and 1 1/2 cups chicken mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese, and hald of the onions and olives.
- Repeat noodle, bean, chicken and cheese layers once. Top with remaining 4 noodles, chicken, onions, olives and cheese. (Be sure top noodles are covered.) Cover with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Heat oven to 350*. Bake covered lasagna 50 minutes. Uncover baking dish; bake 18 to 22 minutes longer or until bubbly and thoroughly heated. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, garnish each serving with sour cream, chopped tomato and shredded lettuce.
- NOTE: If you don't have the tomatoes with green chiles, use a 4.5 oz can of chopped green chiles and plain canned diced tomatoes instead.
CHICKEN TACO LASAGNA
A chicken taco twist on the classic lasagna.
Provided by Bailey
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pasta Chicken
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine chicken, lime juice, and taco seasoning in a large bowl. Stir to make sure chicken is evenly covered.
- Cook chicken mixture over medium heat until firm, about 15 minutes.
- Mix 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, sour cream, and salsa in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
- Put a few spoonfuls of the sour cream mixture in the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish. Layer noodles and chicken on top. Cover with remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until noodles are tender and cheese is melted, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 271.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 56.7 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 19.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 904.5 mg, Sugar 3 g
CHEESY CHICKEN TACO LASAGNA
A fiesta of flavor explosion! An easy-to-prepare, mouth-watering Mexican dish which combines cheese, chicken, corn tortillas, refried beans, and salsa in a layered (lasagna-like) dish.
Provided by Abethlenfalvy
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Combine chicken and taco seasoning in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 packages cheese and 3/4 jar salsa. Mix thoroughly and set aside to cool.
- Spread 1/2 jar salsa in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover salsa with 6 corn tortillas. Spoon refried beans on top. Cover beans with 1/2 package cheese. Add a layer of 6 corn tortillas. Spread chicken mixture evenly on top. Add the last 6 corn tortillas. Spread 1 jar salsa on top. Sprinkle remaining 2 packages cheese on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and filling is hot and bubbly, 30 to 45 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 719.2 calories, Carbohydrate 47.9 g, Cholesterol 143.6 mg, Fat 40.3 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 44.8 g, SaturatedFat 26.5 g, Sodium 2027.1 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
TACO FIESTA CHICKEN LASAGNA
This has mild flavors that my kids really like. Could easily be spiced up to suit your taste. Adapted from a Pillsbury recipe
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h42m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together the tomatoes and taco sauce.
- Add in the cumin, oregano, and chicken; stir to combine.
- In a smaller bowl, add the refried beans, sour cream, and garlic; stir to combine.
- Spread 1 cup chicken mixture into a 13x9 inch glass baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- Top with 4 uncooked lasagna noodles.
- Spread half of the bean mixture over the noodles; then spread 1 1/2 cup chicken mixture over bean mixture.
- Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese and half the onions and olives.
- Layer 4 more lasagna noodles, remaining bean mixture, 1 1/2 cup chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese.
- Top with 4 noodles, remaining chicken mixture, onions, and olives, then remaining cheese (make sure noodles are covered).
- Cover with foil that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray (sprayed side down).
- Refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°.
- Bake covered lasagna for 50 minutes.
- Uncover; bake 18-22 more minutes or until bubbly and heated.
- Let stand 10-15 minutes before serving.
- Sprinkle with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 481.3, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 88, Sodium 910.6, Carbohydrate 41, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 32.5
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