Best 9 Southwestern Chicken Lasagna Recipes

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Southwestern chicken lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. This tantalizing recipe combines the flavors of the Southwest with the classic lasagna dish, creating a mouthwatering and flavorful experience. The chicken, bell peppers, onions, and spices create a savory filling that is perfectly contrasted by the creamy and cheesy sauce. Whether you are a novice cook or a seasoned pro, this recipe is sure to impress your friends and family.

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

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN LASAGNA - OAMC



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Another recipe from my catering biz, it's a big hit at weddings. Requested frequently. You'll find with my recipes a plethora of chicken recipes, my husband has a very high iron content and can't eat anything except for chicken and turkey. Hope you like this one, it's made to serve 16, 1.5 cup servings.

Provided by ColoradoCookin

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 1/2 cup, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

noodles
2 (10 ounce) packages lasagna noodles
cottage cheese, mixture
4 eggs
6 cups fat-free cottage cheese
2/3 cup chopped parsley
6 tablespoons canned diced green chili peppers
lasagna noodle
2 cups chopped onions (I use dry)
2 sweet red peppers, chopped (green is fine also)
4 garlic cloves, minced (4 tsp. canned)
4 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
2 (10 ounce) cans enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
8 cups cooked chicken breasts, torn into bite-size pieces (you can use canned)
3 cups finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups finely shredded monterey jack cheese

Steps:

  • Cook noodles according to directions, drain and set aside.
  • For the cottage cheese mixture, mix all ingredients and set aside.
  • To make the lasagna: Lightly spray a dutch oven with cooking spray, add onions, peppers and garlic. Cook and stir until tender.
  • Stir in the soup, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin and black pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Lightly spray 2 13x9 pans, with no stick spray.
  • To assemble, cover bottom with lasagna noodles, 1/4 of cottage cheese next, then 1/4 of sauce mix, 2 cups of chicken and 1/4 each of cheddar and Monterey jack cheeses. Repeat with next layer.
  • Cover pan with foil; repeat with second pan, cover that pan with foil also.
  • Place both pans in the oven and bake for 55 minutes. Let stand 20 minutes before cutting and placing in containers, and or serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Fat 20, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 150.3, Sodium 951, Carbohydrate 44.3, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 10.2, Protein 47.2

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Make and share this Southwest Chicken Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Georgia Sawhook

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h55m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 (16 ounce) package lasagna noodles
2 eggs
24 ounces small curd cottage cheese
chopped parsley (optional)
1 (4 ounce) can green chili peppers, chopped
jalapeno pepper (just enough to give a zip, chopped)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 (15 ounce) cans tomato sauce
1 (10 ounce) can enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 -6 chicken breasts, cooked and cut up into bite-sized pieces
8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese or 8 ounces monterey jack cheese
red peppers (optional) or yellow pepper, cut in rings sliced thin (optional)

Steps:

  • Make lasagne noodles as directed and drain and set aside.
  • Make cottage cheese mixture by stirring together the eggs, cottage cheese, parsley and a black pepper.
  • Set aside.
  • To make the chicken mixture: In a large skillet, put a little margarine or oil to coat bottom.
  • then add onions, red and green peppers, and garlic and cook and stir over medium heat until tender.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, green chilis, and jalepenos.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat.
  • Simmer, uncovered, for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Put on low and and cover and the chicken to it.
  • stir and allow the flavors to come together.
  • Do this for about another 15- 20 minutes.
  • Turn off heat and let sit.
  • Lightly spray a 13 x 9 baking or cake pan.
  • To assemble the lasagna, place a little of the sauce on the bottom to coat the pan.
  • Then place about 4 or 5 lasagne noodles down first.
  • Then spread half of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles.
  • Top with about half of the chicken/sauce mixture, and cover with each of the cheeses separately.
  • Repeat with noodles, remaining cottage cheese mixture, and chicken/sauce.
  • then more cheese.
  • Leave just enough sauce and cheese to cover the third and final layer of noodles.
  • So you put the remaining noodles on top with a coating of sauce and remainder of cheese.
  • Then you place the thin slices of red, yellow, or green pepper for garnish.
  • Bake about 50 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Let stand 10- 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
  • The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 713.1, Fat 29.6, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 164.2, Sodium 1581, Carbohydrate 61.1, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 8.9, Protein 50.5

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN LASAGNA



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A spicy, cheesy, Mexican flavored dish assembled and baked much like lasagna.

Provided by Mike Steadman

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat
2 tablespoons butter
2 large onions
1 teaspoon fresh chopped jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups spaghetti sauce
2 cups tomato sauce
½ cup fresh salsa
16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
16 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
15 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet, brown shredded chicken in butter or margarine. Add onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, basil and oregano. Then add the spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce and salsa/picante sauce. Stir all together. Cover skillet and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.
  • In a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, place a layer of tortillas, then a layer of the chicken/sauce mixture, then a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice, then top casserole with Cheddar cheese and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 902.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 193.5 mg, Fat 47.4 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 64.9 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 1939.8 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

FIESTA CHICKEN LASAGNA



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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

2 jars (16 oz each) Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky salsa
9 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 package (9 oz) frozen cooked Southwest-seasoned chicken breast strips, thawed
1 can (15 oz) Progresso™ black beans, drained, rinsed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (12 oz)

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

SOUTHWEST CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 package (16 oz.) lasagna noodles
2 eggs
24 oz small curd cottage cheese
Chopped parsley (optional)
Black pepper
Margarine or oil, to coat bottom of skillet
1 cup chopped onions
1/2 red pepper, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (15 oz. each) tomato sauce
1 can (10 oz.) enchilada sauce
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 small can green chili peppers, chopped
Jalapeno peppers (just enough to give a zip, chopped)
4 - 6 chicken breasts, cooked and cut up into bite-sized pieces
8 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
8 oz shredded mozzarella or Monterey jack cheese
Red or yellow pepper rings, sliced thin (optional)

Steps:

  • 1) Make lasagna noodles as directed and drain and set aside. Make cottage cheese mixture by stirring together the eggs, cottage cheese, parsley and black pepper. Set aside. To make the chicken mixture: In a large skillet, put a little margarine or oil to coat bottom. Then add onions, red and green peppers, and garlic and cook and stir over medium heat until tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, enchilada sauce, chili powder, cumin, black pepper, green chiles, and jalapenos. Bring to a boil, and then reduce the heat. Simmer, uncovered, for about 10 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Put on low and cover and add the chicken to it. Stir and allow the flavors to come together. Do this for about another 15 - 20 minutes. Turn off heat and let sit.
  • 2) Lightly spray a 13 x 9 baking or cake pan. To assemble the lasagna, place a little of the sauce on the bottom to coat the pan. Then place about 4 or 5 lasagna noodles down first. Then spread half of the cottage cheese mixture over the noodles. Top with about half of the chicken/sauce mixture, and cover with each of the cheeses separately. Repeat with noodles, remaining cottage cheese mixture, and chicken/sauce, then more cheese. Leave just enough sauce and cheese to cover the third and final layer of noodles. So you put the remaining noodles on top with a coating of sauce and remainder of cheese. Then place the thin slices of red, yellow, or green pepper for garnish.
  • 3) The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees F. Bake about 50 minutes or until bubbly. Let stand 10 - 15 minutes before cutting and serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

SOUTHWESTERN LASAGNA



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I first tasted this lasagna at a church potluck more than 20 years ago. I asked for the recipe and have made it many times since. It's one of our favorites.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 can (15 ounces) enchilada sauce
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup 4% cottage cheese
1 large egg
1/2 pound Monterey Jack cheese, thinly sliced
8 corn tortillas (8 inches), halved
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown beef and onion until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in the enchilada sauce, tomatoes, olives, salt, garlic powder and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes. , In a small bowl, combine cottage cheese and egg; set aside. Spread one-third of the meat sauce in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Top with half the Monterey Jack cheese, half the cottage cheese mixture and half the tortillas. Repeat layers, ending with meat sauce. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. , Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover and bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly and cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 418 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 112mg cholesterol, Sodium 970mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 30g protein.

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

SOUTHWEST LASAGNA



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Give an Italian pasta favorite new appeal with black beans, mild chiles, taco seasoning, and other south-of-the-border ingredients.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

9 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso™ 40% Less-Sodium Taco Seasoning Mix
3/4 cup water
1 container (15 oz) ricotta cheese
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso™ chopped green chiles
2 eggs
1 jar (26 to 28 oz) tomato pasta sauce
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained, rinsed
1 box (9 oz) frozen corn, thawed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
3 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (12 oz)

Steps:

  • Place cookie sheet or foil in oven on rack below middle oven rack; heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Cook lasagna noodles as directed on package; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, cook ground beef over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in taco seasoning mix and water. Reduce heat; simmer 5 minutes or until thickened.
  • In small bowl, mix ricotta cheese, chiles and eggs.
  • Stir pasta sauce, beans, corn and cumin into beef mixture. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated.
  • To assemble lasagna, arrange 3 cooked noodles in bottom of baking dish. Spoon and spread 1/3 of ricotta mixture over noodles; top with 1/3 each of beef mixture and cheese. Repeat layers 2 more times, reserving last 1/3 of cheese.
  • Place baking dish on middle oven rack; bake 25 minutes. Sprinkle with reserved cheese; bake 15 to 25 minutes longer or until lasagna is bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 840 mg, Sugar 3 g

SOUTHWESTERN CHICKEN LASAGNA



Southwestern Chicken Lasagna image

A spicy, cheesy, Mexican flavored dish assembled and baked much like lasagna.

Provided by Mike Steadman

Categories     Mexican Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat
2 tablespoons butter
2 large onions
1 teaspoon fresh chopped jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cups spaghetti sauce
2 cups tomato sauce
½ cup fresh salsa
16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
16 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
15 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large skillet, brown shredded chicken in butter or margarine. Add onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, basil and oregano. Then add the spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce and salsa/picante sauce. Stir all together. Cover skillet and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.
  • In a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, place a layer of tortillas, then a layer of the chicken/sauce mixture, then a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice, then top casserole with Cheddar cheese and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, until cheese is bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 902.2 calories, Carbohydrate 55.4 g, Cholesterol 193.5 mg, Fat 47.4 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 64.9 g, SaturatedFat 27.6 g, Sodium 1939.8 mg, Sugar 15.3 g

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful lasagna, use a combination of dark and light meat chicken.
  • Be sure to cook the chicken thoroughly before adding it to the lasagna. This will help to prevent the lasagna from becoming dry.
  • Use a variety of cheeses in the lasagna. This will add depth and richness to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different vegetables in the lasagna. Some good options include zucchini, spinach, and mushrooms.
  • If you're short on time, you can use a store-bought lasagna noodle kit. However, if you have the time, making your own noodles is definitely worth the effort.

Conclusion:

Southwestern chicken lasagna is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its combination of flavorful chicken, creamy sauce, and melted cheese, this lasagna is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting lasagna recipe, give this one a try!

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