In the culinary world, there are few dishes as satisfying and versatile as lasagna. With its delectable layers of tender pasta, savory fillings, and melted cheese, it's a true masterpiece that can cater to various taste preferences. When you crave a dish that brings the heat, look no further than the tantalizing "Hot n' Spicy Salsa Chicken Lasagna." This recipe takes the classic lasagna to new heights by incorporating the vibrant flavors of salsa and the succulent taste of chicken. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that promises to ignite your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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SPICY CHICKEN LASAGNA
Instead of spending hours at the stove making an Italian tomato sauce for your lasagna, let your slow cooker do the work. Your family will love the chicken and mushrooms in this makeover recipe of traditional lasagna.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Chicken Pasta Recipes
Time 4h15m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray. Cook garlic over medium-high heat for 30 seconds. Add chicken and mushrooms and cook until the chicken is no longer pink and the mushrooms are tender and all liquid is evaporated. Remove from heat; set aside.
- Combine ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, oregano, and crushed red pepper in a large bowl.
- Combine pasta sauce, tomato sauce, the water, Italian seasoning, and ground pepper in another large bowl.
- To assemble, spread 1/2 cup of the sauce in the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart oval slow cooker. Top with four of the noodles, breaking and overlapping as necessary to fit. Add one third of the chicken mixture, 1 cup of the pasta sauce, one third of the cheese mixture. Top with four noodles and repeat other layers twice.
- Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 3 3/4 hours. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup pasta sauce and Parmesan. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.
- To serve, cut the lasagna into eight portions. If desired, sprinkle each serving with basil.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 356.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 90.4 mg, Fat 11.2 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 542.7 mg, Sugar 9 g
SPICY CHICKEN LASAGNA
Lasagna on the Spicy and Mexican style. One of my favorites, esp. since I love spicy. I dont even like Chicken, but this is one recipe where I do.
Provided by Angela Marie
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place pepper halves over fire or on broiler pan rack, cut sides down. Broil or char until skins are mostly charred. Remove peppers to a saucepan, cover and let stand 10 minutes.
- Pull charred skin from peppers (some will remain), then cut peppers in 1 1/2-inch pieces.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Have a 9 x 13-inch baking dish ready.
- Spread 1/4 cup salsa over bottom of baking dish. Top with 3 noodles placed crosswise, leaving 1 inch between each.
- Whisk sour cream, milk, egg and flour in a medium bowl until blended (mixture will be thin). Pour 2/3 cup sauce over the noodles to cover. Scatter chicken, then 1/4 cup cilantro over top. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese and dot with 2 tablespoons salsa. Cover with 3 more noodles and another 2/3 cup sauce. Top with yellow peppers, 1/2 cup cheese, the corn and 1/4 cup cilantro. Top with 3 more noodles and the remaining sauce, salsa and cheese. Cover with foil.
- Bake 40 to 45 minutes until noodles are tender. Let stand, covered, for 10 minutes. Uncover and sprinkle with remaining cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 595.8, Fat 34.6, SaturatedFat 18.9, Cholesterol 176.9, Sodium 767.5, Carbohydrate 37.1, Fiber 5, Sugar 5.9, Protein 38.9
HEARTY CHICKEN LASAGNA
Give this good-for-you lasagna a try. The lean chicken is a nice change of pace from traditional lasagnas calling for Italian sausage or ground beef. -Sharon Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h30m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, onion, basil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Add chicken; heat through., Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, pepper and remaining salt., Drain noodles. Place 4 noodles in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with a third of the cheese mixture, chicken mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice. , Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and top is lightly browned. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 404 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 987mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
WEEKNIGHT MEXICAN CHICKEN LASAGNA
A fabulously easy and delicious take on a favorite - this lasagna is full of Mexican flavors and uses layers of corn tortillas in place of noodles. Easy to adapt and personalize - try adding sauteed veggies, Spanish rice, diced jalapeno, or even switching out the red salsa for green!
Provided by SunnyDaysNora
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Latin American Mexican
Time 30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Spread 1/2 cup of salsa on the bottom of the prepared baking dish and cover with a layer of corn tortillas. Tear tortillas to fit any empty spaces and cover entire bottom of pan.
- Spread tortillas with 1/2 of the refried beans. Top beans with corn kernels, 1 cup of salsa, and 1 cup of Mexican cheese. Add a layer of corn tortillas. Cover tortilla layer with remaining refried beans, chicken, 1 cup of salsa, and 1 cup of Mexican cheese. Add a layer of corn tortillas. Pour remaining salsa over top of tortillas and top with remaining cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven, 20 to 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 286.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 50.7 mg, Fat 12.6 g, Fiber 5.1 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 850.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g
MEXICAN CHICKEN LASAGNA WITH SALSA VERDE
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
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
FIESTA CHICKEN LASAGNA
Six-ingredient lasagna with a southwest flavor can be in the oven in record time. Check out the do-ahead tip.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish, spread 1/4 cup of the salsa. Layer with 3 noodles and 1/3 each of the chicken, beans, cilantro, salsa and cheese. Repeat layers twice with remaining noodles, chicken, beans, cilantro, salsa and cheese.
- Cover baking dish with foil. Bake 40 minutes. Uncover; bake 15 to 20 minutes longer or until hot in center. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 410, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 6 g, Protein 24 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1260 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g
SPICY CHICKEN DORITOS LASAGNA
I adapted this recipe from a fellow RecipeZaar user's recipe because we don't get some of the used ingredients here. Thank you to Janie Marie.
Provided by CuteCat
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Boil water and add the chicken stock cube and meat spice and chicken spice. Add the chicken, boil the chicken until cooked. Allow the cool and cut into bite sized pieces.
- Grind the chili garlic, onion, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper together to make the taco seasoning.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C.
- In a pot cook the onions and mushrooms until soft.
- Add the sour cream, taco seasoning, soup and other seasonings.
- Heat mixture until smooth and warm through, add the chicken and mix well.
- Line the base of a pyrex dish with Doritos and cover with chicken mixture followed by cheese. Lay another of layer of Doritos and chicken followed by Doritos and cheese.
- Bake until hot and bubbly.
SAVOURY TOMATO & CHICKEN LASAGNA RECIPE BY TASTY
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
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
HOT 'N' SPICY LASAGNE
A chilli twist to the classic Italian dish.
Provided by SparkyM92
Time 2h30m
Yield Serves 6
Number Of Ingredients 57
Steps:
- Heat up some oil in a large frying pan and fry bacon lardons until crisp. Reduce the heat slightly and add the onions, celery, carrots, pepper and garlic, and fry for about 10 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
- Increase the heat again and add the mince. Fry until the mince has browned all over, stirring continuously.
- Pour in the tinned tomatoes, add the bay leaves, mixed herbs, stock cube, wine and cherry tomatoes. Mix well and stir in the chopped chillies, including seeds, and mix everything together.
- Bring to a gentle boil and reduce heat. Cover and leave to cook for around an hour or so, until thickened, stirring occasionally.
- While the bolognese is cooking, pour milk into a saucepan. Pierce each onion halve with 2 cloves. Place the onion and bay leaves in the saucepan and bring to the boil. Once boiling, remove from heat and allow to infuse for 20-25 minutes.
- In another pan, melt the butter and stir in the flour. Continually stir until a paste forms. This is called a roux. Cook this for around 2 minutes.
- After the milk has been infusing for 20-25 minutes, remove the onion and bay leaves. Slowly add the milk to the roux, continuously stirring. Cook for around 10 minutes until the white sauce thickens.
- In a lasagne dish, layer up the lasagne with a layer of the bolognese followed with the pasta sheets, top with white sauce and more pasta sheets. Again, to with a layer or bolognese, pasta sheets, white sauce, pasta sheets. Finish with a final layer of the bolognese, pasta sheets, white sauce and top with the grates cheese.
- Place lasagne on the centre shelf of the oven, pre heated to 185°C, and bake for 30 minutes.
- Dish the lasagne up and serve with a side salad.
SPICY LASAGNA SKILLET DINNER
Shortcut lasagna bails me out when I'm in a frenzy to serve dinner. A leafy salad and buttery garlic toast round out the meal. -Donna Booth, Tomahawk, Kentucky
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Fill a large saucepan three-fourths full with water; bring to a boil. Add pasta from lasagna dinner; cook, uncovered, 10-12 minutes or until tender., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook beef, onion, green pepper and garlic over medium heat 6-8 minutes or until beef is no longer pink and vegetables are tender, breaking up beef into crumbles; drain., Stir in spaghetti sauce, salsa, seasonings, and contents of seasoning packet from lasagna dinner. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 5 minutes. Remove from heat. , Drain pasta. Add to tomato mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand, covered, until cheese is melted. Freeze option: Freeze cooled pasta mixture and cheese in separate freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a skillet, stirring occasionally and adding a little water if necessary. Remove from heat. Sprinkle with cheese; let stand, covered, until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 319 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 60mg cholesterol, Sodium 1403mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 24g protein.
HOT 'N' SPICY SALSA CHICKEN LASAGNA
Steps:
- 1. 1. Prepare pasta according to package directions. Drain well. 2. 2. Meanwhile, to prepare sauce, heat oil in a large pan set over medium heat. Add garlic, onion and pepper. Sauté about 5 minutes. Stir in salsa, spaghetti sauce and cumin. Bring mixture to a boil. Then cover, reduce heat and simmer about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir and set aside. 3. 3. To prepare filling, place ricotta, eggs, coriander and jalapeño pepper in a food processor. Purée. Turn into a bowl and set aside. 4. 4. Stir grated cheeses together in a small bowl and set aside. 5. 5. Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Lightly cover bottom of a 9x13-inch (3-L) baking dish with about 1/2 cup (125 mL) sauce. Cover bottom of pan with 1 layer of noodles, about 4. Spread half of sauce evenly over noodles, then dot with half of ricotta mixture, followed by half of chicken, then half of grated cheese. 6. 6. Add another layer of noodles. Repeat layering, ending with grated cheese. Bake, uncovered, in centre of preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting
Tips for Making Hot 'N' Spicy Salsa Chicken Lasagna
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. If you can, use homemade salsa instead of store-bought.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the spice level of the salsa to your liking. If you like it really spicy, add more cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- If you don't have a lasagna pan, you can use a 9x13 inch baking dish instead. Just be sure to adjust the cooking time accordingly.
- Let the lasagna cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving. This will help the lasagna set and make it easier to cut.
- Serve the lasagna with a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, or your favorite salsa.
Conclusion
Hot 'N' Spicy Salsa Chicken Lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a new lasagna recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed.
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