Best 7 Green Chilie Chicken Lasagna Recipes

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Green chile chicken lasagna is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe combines the flavors of green chiles, chicken, cheese, and pasta to create a dish that is sure to please everyone. The combination of the spicy green chiles and the creamy cheese and pasta creates a unique and flavorful lasagna that is sure to be a hit.

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GREEN CHILE CHICKEN LASAGNA



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You don't need to boil oven ready lasagna noodles, which cuts prep time. The mild enchilada sauce pairs well with chicken.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
2 cans (10 oz each) Old El Paso™ green enchilada sauce
2 cans (4 oz each) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
1 package (8 oz) oven ready lasagna (12 noodles)
4 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (16 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese; set aside. In another medium bowl, mix chicken, enchilada sauce and green chiles.
  • In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish, spread 1 cup of the chicken mixture. Top with 3 uncooked lasagna noodles; press gently into chicken mixture. Spread with 2/3 cup of the ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers 3 times. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes. Remove foil; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until lasagna is tender, cheese is bubbly and edges are lightly browned. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

GREEN CHILE CHICKEN CHILI



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The prep work for this chili is easy thanks to several pantry staples. It's loaded with shredded chicken and beans. The spicy heat can be tamed a bit with cool sour cream. -Fred Lockwood, Plano, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 5h30m

Yield 10 servings (3-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 bone-in chicken breast halves (14 ounces each)
2 medium onions, chopped
2 medium green peppers, chopped
1 cup pickled jalapeno slices
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
2 jars (16 ounces each) salsa verde
2 cans (15-1/2 ounces each) navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
Optional toppings: Shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream and crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, onions, peppers, jalapenos and chiles in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Pour salsa over top. Cover and cook on low 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Shred chicken with 2 forks, discarding skin and bones; return meat to slow cooker. Stir in the beans, sour cream and cilantro; heat through. Serve with toppings as desired. Freeze option: Before adding sour cream, cilantro and toppings, cool chili. Freeze in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Stir in sour cream and cilantro. Serve with toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 79mg cholesterol, Sodium 1187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

CHICKEN CHILI LASAGNA



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This saucy lasagna is my adaptation of a chicken enchilada recipe. My husband and I enjoy the mild blend of seasonings, cheeses and tender chicken. The dish has become very popular with my co-workers since I shared leftovers one day for lunch. -Cindee Rolston, St. Marys, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

6 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 medium onion, chopped
8 green onions, chopped
2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh cilantro
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sour cream
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies, drained
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
12 flour tortillas (6 inches), halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, onions, 1-1/2 cups Mexican-cheese blend, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon cumin and cilantro until blended. Stir in chicken; set aside. , In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese, sour cream, chilies, thyme, salt, pepper and remaining cumin. , Spread 1/2 cup of the cheese sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with six tortilla halves, a third of the chicken mixture and a fourth of the cheese sauce. Repeat tortilla, chicken and cheese sauce layers twice. Top with remaining tortillas, cheese sauce and Mexican cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 calories, Fat 24g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 88mg cholesterol, Sodium 688mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

GREEN CHILE-CHICKEN LASAGNA



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No red sauce required for this tasty chicken lasagna! A combination of cream cheese, ricotta and green salsa gives it its creaminess and hue.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 egg
1 container (16 oz.) ricotta cheese
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
3 cups green salsa, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Mexican Style Finely Shredded Four Cheese
9 lasagna noodles, cooked
1 tomato, seeded, chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Mix cream cheese and egg in medium bowl until blended. Stir in ricotta and 1/4 cup cilantro; set aside. Combine chicken and 1-1/2 cups salsa.
  • Spread 3/4 cup of the remaining salsa onto bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish sprayed with cooking spray. Top with layers of 3 noodles, half each of the ricotta mixture and chicken mixture, and 1/2 cup shredded cheese; repeat layers. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and shredded cheese; cover.
  • Bake 35 min. or until heated through, uncovering for the last 5 min. Let stand 10 min. Top with remaining cilantro and tomatoes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 120 mg, Sodium 1070 mg, Carbohydrate 23 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 3 g, Protein 28 g

MEXICAN CHICKEN LASAGNA WITH SALSA VERDE



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This Mexican chicken lasagna with salsa verde is a great family dish and not that hard to make.

Provided by kramer3211

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, diced
1 cup chopped onion
1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
2 eggs
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
1 (28 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce
1 (7 ounce) can salsa verde (such as Herdez®)
1 (7 ounce) can chopped green chilies
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a pan on a lower rack to catch any drippings.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna in the boiling water until pliable, about 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute chicken and onion in the hot oil until chicken is browned and no longer pink and onion is soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Combine cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 of the Cheddar cheese, and eggs in a bowl. Mix and add enough water for mixture to be soft and moist, but not runny (a little more wet than cottage cheese alone). Combine spaghetti sauce, salsa, green chiles, and cooked chicken mixture in another bowl. Stir.
  • Create layers of chicken mixture, noodles, and cheese mixture in a 9x13-inch baking pan. Top with remaining Cheddar cheese. Cover with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake continue to bake until bubbling and cheese is melted, 10 to 15 minutes. Top with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.4 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 85.2 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 28.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 977.5 mg, Sugar 9 g

GREEN CHILI AND CHEESE CHICKEN



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This is a super-easy weeknight recipe with Mexican flair. Server with Spanish rice, refried beans, and warm tortillas!

Provided by MELISSAINNOVA

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 ½ cups shredded pepperjack cheese
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chile peppers, drained
1 tablespoon dry fajita seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9 inch square baking dish (or similar size) with cooking spray.
  • Make a deep cut into the side of each chicken breast half to form a pocket or 'purse'. Stuff 1/4 cup of cheese and about 1 tablespoon of the chilies onto each one. Close, and secure with a toothpick so that the cheese does not escape while in the oven. Place the stuffed chicken into the baking dish. Season with Fajita seasoning, and then sprinkle the remaining cheese and chilies over the top.
  • Bake uncovered for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, until the chicken juices run clear, and cheese is melted and lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 334.4 calories, Carbohydrate 4.3 g, Cholesterol 120.2 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 35.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 792.4 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

GREEN CHILIE-CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Make and share this Green Chilie-Chicken Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ImNotHere

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (10 ounce) cans rotel
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
6 green onions, sliced
6 7-inch flour tortillas
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 (8 ounce) package monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Stir together Rotel and mushroom soup in a saucepan over medium-high heat 6-8 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken and green onions.
  • Arrange 2 tortillas in a lightly greased 7" x 11" baking dish, and spread 1/3 of tomato mixture on top; sprinkle with 1/3 of cilantro and 1/3 of cheese.
  • Repeat layers twice, ending with cheese.
  • Bake@ 350 for 30 minutes.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.2, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 70.7, Sodium 1251.9, Carbohydrate 31.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 27.1

Tips:

  • To make the lasagna ahead of time, assemble it and refrigerate it for up to 24 hours before baking. When ready to bake, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  • If you don't have a lasagna pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
  • To make the lasagna vegetarian, omit the chicken and add an extra can of black beans.
  • For a spicier lasagna, add an extra can of diced green chiles.
  • Serve the lasagna with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, or guacamole.

Conclusion:

This green chile chicken lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. The combination of chicken, green chiles, and cheese is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new lasagna recipe, give this one a try.

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