Best 6 Chipotle Mexican Lasagna Recipes

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In the realm of culinary creations, the chipotle Mexican lasagna emerges as a symphony of flavors, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds and leaves a lasting impression. This delectable dish seamlessly blends the richness of Mexican cuisine with the comforting warmth of a classic lasagna, resulting in a harmonious blend of zesty spices, succulent fillings, and layers of cheesy goodness. Whether you're a seasoned home cook seeking a new culinary adventure or a food enthusiast yearning for an explosion of taste, the chipotle Mexican lasagna awaits your culinary exploration.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN LASAGNA



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Make and share this Chipotle Mexican Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by A Paper Spatula

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 2h

Yield 1 casserole, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

vegetable oil
1 small onion
4 poblano peppers, sliced into strips
4 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo
4 roma tomatoes
2 tablespoons Mexican oregano
16 ounces tomato sauce
6 ounces tomato paste
water
8 ounces chihuahua cheese
fresh cilantro, to taste
16 ounces corn
12 small tortillas

Steps:

  • Sauté onions and peppers in oil until peppers are floppy.
  • Dice 2 tomatoes and chipotle peppers, add with sauce and oregano, simmer
  • Add tomato sauce and paste, simmer, the longer the better.
  • Grate cheese, chop cilantro, toss together (preheat oven to 350ºF).
  • Cut tortillas in half, rinse corn and set aside, slice 2 tomatoes and set aside.
  • Layer in casserole dish: sauce, tortillas, cheese, sauce, corn, tortillas, cheese, sauce, corn, tortillas, sauce, cheese, arrange tomato slices on top.
  • Bake covered for 30-40 min., uncover and back another 15-25, let cool.
  • Top with sour cream and serve with Mexican rice and refried black beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605.1, Fat 20.8, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 39.7, Sodium 1463.6, Carbohydrate 88.6, Fiber 10.9, Sugar 14.6, Protein 22.4

CORN AND CHIPOTLE RAVIOLI LASAGNA



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup thinly sliced onions
2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears) or frozen corn, thawed
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
3 cloves garlic, minced
About 1 tablespoon chopped canned chipotle chiles in adobo, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 large zucchini, thinly sliced into rounds
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups heavy whipping cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 22-ounce package frozen cheese ravioli, thawed
2 cups shredded Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a medium heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions and saute until translucent, 5 minutes. Add the corn and saute another 5 minutes. Add the thyme and garlic and saute until fragrant, 1 minute. Add in the chipotle chiles and zucchini and cook over medium-low heat until the flavors incorporate, 5 minutes. Stir in the flour. Add the cream and bring just to a simmer; stir in the adobo sauce. Season with salt and pepper and remove from the heat.
  • Preheat the broiler to high.
  • For assembling the lasagna: Spread about one-quarter of the zucchini-corn mixture over the bottom of a large gratin or 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Top with the ravioli in an even layer. Pour over the remaining zucchini-corn mixture. Top with the cheese.
  • Broil until the top is browned and bubbly, about 8 minutes.

CHIPOTLE CHILI LASAGNA



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We had a jar of Chipotle Chicken Chili that I wanted to use. I decided instead of just eating it from a bowl or on nachos that I would serve it as a sort of Mexican lasagna. It turned out to be a very easy and yummy idea.

Provided by Pamplemoussee

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 35m

Yield 1 lasagna, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (20 ounce) jar hormel chili master chipotle chicken chilli
10 corn tortillas
4 ounces low fat cottage cheese
2 ounces low-fat cream cheese
1 tablespoon chicken broth or 1 tablespoon water
2 tablespoons low-fat cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons lowfat mozzarella cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Soften corn tortillas in the microwave for 30 seconds.
  • In a small bowl mix cottage cheese, cream cheese, mozzerella, cheddar, and chicken broth.
  • Spray a square baking dish (8x8, 9x9, etc) with cooking spray, then spread a few tables spoons of chili onto the bottom. Place one layer of corn tortillas on top (about 3 or 4).
  • Layer about a third the jar of chili onto tortillas. Top with half the cheese mixture.
  • Repeat layer begining with 3 more tortillas, another third of the chili, and the rest of the cheese. Top with the final layer of tortillas. Cover with remaining chili and sprinkle more cheese on top.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170.5, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 14.1, Sodium 194.8, Carbohydrate 22.8, Fiber 3, Sugar 1.9, Protein 8.3

MEXICAN CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Valonda Seward of Hanford, California shares this lively meal that features the full flavors of Southwestern cooking with just a few everyday ingredients. For those rushed for time, leftover or rotisserie chicken work great in this delicious entree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
3 cans (10 ounces each) enchilada sauce
2 large eggs
1 carton (15 ounces) ricotta cheese
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
12 no-cook lasagna noodles
4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook onion in oil over medium heat until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in chicken and enchilada sauce. Bring to a boil. , Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until slightly thickened. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the eggs, ricotta cheese and cilantro., Spread 3/4 cup chicken mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Layer with three noodles, 2/3 cup ricotta mixture, 3/4 cup chicken mixture and 1 cup shredded cheese. Repeat layers twice. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and shredded cheese., Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 22g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 757mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

MEXICAN LASAGNA WITH NOODLES



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A different twist on lasagna! Easy to make!

Provided by POPCKLGAL

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta     Lasagna Recipes     Meat Lasagna Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
12 dry lasagna noodles
2 ½ cups water
2 ½ cups salsa
2 cups sour cream
¾ cup chopped green onions
1 (2 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook the ground beef over medium-high heat until evenly brown. Drain off excess fat. In a large bowl, combine the cooked beef, refried beans, oregano, cumin and garlic powder.
  • Place four of the uncooked lasagna noodles in the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Spread half of the beef mixture over the noodles. Top with 4 more uncooked noodles and the remaining half of the beef mixture. Cover with remaining noodles. Combine the water and the salsa in a medium bowl, and pour over all.
  • Cover tightly with foil. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 hours, or until noodles are tender.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the sour cream, green onions and olives. Spoon over casserole, and top with shredded cheese. Return to the oven, and bake for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 558.9 calories, Carbohydrate 72.3 g, Cholesterol 59.5 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 605.9 mg, Sugar 3 g

MEXICAN LASAGNA



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My whole family loves this beefy lasagna flavored with taco seasoning. Even my picky five-year-old will eat it. Serve with shredded lettuce, fresh sliced tomatoes, olives and sour cream.

Provided by Alyce Voorhees

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound lean ground beef
1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
1 (14 ounce) can peeled and diced tomatoes with juice
10 (6 inch) corn tortillas
1 cup prepared salsa
½ cup shredded Colby cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef, and stir in the taco seasoning and tomatoes. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with half the tortillas. Spoon the beef mixture into the dish, then top with the remaining tortillas. Spread salsa over the tortillas and sprinkle with the cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 30 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 78.8 mg, Fat 24 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 23.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 898.8 mg, Sugar 5 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ingredients will give your lasagna the best flavor. If possible, use organic ingredients.
  • Don't overcook the lasagna noodles: Cook the lasagna noodles according to the package directions, but be careful not to overcook them. Overcooked noodles will be mushy and will not hold together well.
  • Use a variety of cheeses: A variety of cheeses will give your lasagna a more complex flavor. Use a combination of hard cheeses, such as cheddar and Parmesan, and soft cheeses, such as mozzarella and ricotta.
  • Don't skimp on the sauce: The sauce is what makes the lasagna so delicious. Use a generous amount of sauce, and make sure it is flavorful. You can use a store-bought sauce or make your own.
  • Let the lasagna rest before serving: After the lasagna is baked, let it rest for at least 15 minutes before serving. This will allow the flavors to meld and the lasagna to set.

Conclusion:

Chipotle Mexican lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a great way to use up leftover chicken or beef, and it is also a good option for vegetarians. With its combination of spicy, smoky, and cheesy flavors, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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