Best 9 Tex Mex Chicken Lasagna With Tomatillo Sauce Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that harmoniously blends the bold flavors of Tex-Mex cuisine with the comforting goodness of lasagna. In this article, we present a tantalizing recipe for Tex Mex chicken lasagna with tomatillo sauce, a dish that captivates your taste buds with its fusion of tangy, savory, and spicy notes. We'll guide you through the steps of preparing this delectable dish, starting with making the flavorful tomatillo sauce, layering it with tender chicken, a blend of cheeses, and corn tortillas, and finally baking it to perfection. The result is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving for more. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's get cooking!

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

CONTEST-WINNING TEX-MEX LASAGNA



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This yummy dish combines my love of lasagna with my love of Mexican food. I made the recipe healthier by using lean ground beef and reduced-fat cheese. And I increased the fiber by adding beans. -Athena Russell of Florence, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 can (16 ounces) refried black beans
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce, divided
2-1/2 cups salsa
12 no-cook lasagna noodles
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese or Mexican cheese blend
1-1/2 cups shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese
1 cup fat-free sour cream
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
4 green onions, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Stir in the beans, corn, jalapeno, taco seasoning and 3/4 cup tomato sauce. , Combine salsa and remaining tomato sauce. Spread 1/4 cup into a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with four noodles (noodles will overlap slightly), half of the meat sauce, 1 cup salsa mixture, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese. Repeat layers. Top with the remaining noodles, salsa mixture and cheeses. , Cover and bake at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until edges are bubbly and cheese is melted. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with sour cream, avocado and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1170mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN LASAGNA RECIPE - (4.7/5)



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Provided by á-25138

Number Of Ingredients 28

Spice Blend:
3 lb. boneless, skinless, chicken thighs
1 small red onion, skin removed, cut in half
1 small white onion, skin removed, cut in half
1 bell pepper
2 stalks celery
1 jalapeno
1/2 lb. poblano peppers
1/2 lb. Anaheim peppers
4 cloves garlic
1/2 c. flour
2 c. heavy cream
2 c. milk
1/2 bunch Italian parsley
1 lb. jack cheese, grated reserve 1/2 c for sauce
1/2 lb. cheddar cheese
1 1/2 c. Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. ricotta cheese
1 box lasagna noodles
Extra virgin olive oil
Non stick cooking spray
aluminum foil
1 tbsp. oregano
1 tbsp. creole seasoning
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tbsp. garlic powder
1 tbsp. onion powder
Mix Well

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to broil. Put on a large pasta pot of water, bring to boil. Once the water is boiling add about 1 teaspoon of salt to water. To bring water to boil quickly top with a lid but remove lid during the cooking of the pasta. Rinse chicken, pat dry place in a large bowl and set aside. Mix all seasonings in a small bowl. Sprinkle two tablespoons of the seasoning blend on the chicken and mix well. Refrigerate chicken while you prepare the vegetables. Place all vegetables except Italian parsley on an oven proof tray. Coat with 2 tablespoons of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Mix well and roast all vegetables until slightly charred. Remove from oven and cover with a towel and set aside. Turn oven temperature to 375 degrees. Remove chicken from refrigerator. In a shallow bowl add flour and 1 tsp. of seasoning blend, mix well. Take the chicken and lightly coat in the flour mixture. In a large pot or skillet heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium high heat. Add chicken and brown about 3-4 minutes on each side. Repeat until all the chicken has been browned. Do not discard flour mixture. Place chicken on a plate and set aside. Note: Chicken is not cooked all the way it will finish cooking in the oven when baked. Remove skin and seeds of roasted Anaheim, Poblanos and Bell Pepper. Place all roasted vegetables into blender and pulse leaving slightly chunky and set aside. Take chicken and chop. I like my chicken about 1/2 inch but it is solely up to you. If young children will be eating this dish, chop finely. In the pan that the chicken was cooked in add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add remaining flour and whisk well for about 2 minutes over medium heat. Lower heat to medium-low, add parsley and mix well. Pour in chicken broth, milk and cream, whisk well. Add 1 tablespoon of seasoning blend and mix well. Add Cheddar cheese and 1/2 c. of Parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of jack cheese by the handful, blending well after each addition. Whisk in 1/2 c. of ricotta cheese. Add the roasted vegetables and mix well. Add remaining seasonings. Remove about 1 1/2 cups of cream vegetable mixture and set aside. This will be used to top lasagna. Add chicken and juices back to the pot and mix well. Cook on low heat for about 5-6 minutes. Add pasta to pot, stir, cook 6 1/2 minutes. Pasta will finish cooking in oven. Drain pasta, rinse in hot water, drain again. Coat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking. In a 9 X 13 oven proof casserole dish, spray with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. To Assemble: Ladle about 1 cup of the sauce mixture on the bottom of the casserole dish, top with a layer of lasagna noodles, slightly overlap noodles. Top with a third of the sauce mixture, top with jack cheese, repeat with the next layer, ending with a final layer of lasagna noodles on top. Spread remaining sauce on top of lasagna sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top and remaining jack cheese. Spray a large piece of aluminum foil with non stick cooking spray to prevent cheese from sticking. Cover casserole dish and bake at 375 degrees for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for about 15 to 20 more minutes are until browned. Allow to cook slightly before cutting. I cool my lasagna about 20 minutes so it will cut better. Serve warm.

TEX-MEX CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Easy and delicious! Can be varied to suit different tastes. Will freeze for multiple casseroles! I make in 2-serving sizes, for this size, recipe will make 4 dishes.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 40m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cooked chicken, diced
2 cups spaghetti sauce, bottled or homemade
1 1/2 cups picante sauce (save 1/2 cup for bottom of dish)
2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix
1 cup small curd cottage cheese, drained
8 flour tortillas or 8 corn tortillas
2 cups colby-monterey jack cheese, shredded
1 cup stuffed green olive, chopped

Steps:

  • In saucepan over medium heat, combine spaghetti sauce and 1 cup of Picante sauce,.
  • seasoning mix, cook for 10 minutes.
  • Spread ½ cup Picante sauce in bottom of deep 8 X 12" baking dish.
  • Layer tortillas, chicken, sauce mix, cottage cheese, and olives, in that.
  • order.
  • Top with cheese and olives.
  • Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and casserole is bubbly.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 74.2, Sodium 1432.5, Carbohydrate 35.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 10.4, Protein 31.5

EASY TEX-MEX CHICKEN AND RICE



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Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 white onion, diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
One 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chiles
3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
Two 8.8-ounce bags microwaveable white rice
1 1/2 cups grated pepper jack cheese
Fresh cilantro, for serving

Steps:

  • In a deep skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper and turmeric. Cook, stirring often, until the onion is soft and the spices are toasted, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour in the tomato sauce, diced tomatoes and green chiles, chicken and both bags of rice. Stir together and cook until the rice is heated through and beginning to absorb some of the liquid, about 5 minutes. Turn the heat to low and sprinkle the pepper jack over the top. Cover with a lid and allow the cheese to melt completely, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle over the cilantro and serve.

MEXICAN CHICKEN TORTILLA LASAGNA



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Lasagna goes south of the border in this Mexican lasagna fusion which uses corn tortillas.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1 pound ground chicken
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles (such as RO*TEL®), halfway drained
½ (1.25 ounce) package reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix
1 (10 ounce) can mild enchilada sauce, divided
5 ounces crumbled queso fresco, divided
¼ cup Mexican crema
1 tablespoon Mexican crema
1 egg
6 each corn tortillas
3 ounces grated Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add ground chicken, stirring and breaking into crumbles until browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour diced tomatoes with chiles and their liquid into the skillet and add taco seasoning. Stir to incorporate.
  • Combine 8 ounces enchilada sauce, 4 ounces queso fresco, Mexican crema, and egg in a bowl.
  • Pour remaining enchilada sauce into the bottom of an 8x6-inch glass casserole dish. Trim tortillas to have a straight edge if desired. Lay two tortillas in the enchilada sauce in the dish. Place some chicken mixture on top and ladle some enchilada sauce mixture over. Repeat layers. Top with remaining queso fresco and Cheddar cheese.
  • Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 minutes more. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Carbohydrate 19.4 g, Cholesterol 114.3 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 698.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

TEX-MEX LASAGNA



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"This easy dish is one of our family's favorites," says Cindy Osborn. The Little Rock, Arkansas reader likes to double the recipe, making one zippy lasagna for dinner and another to freeze. "Sometimes we eat the second one in the same week," she adds.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/2 pounds ground beef
1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chiles
1 envelope taco seasoning
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
6 corn tortillas (6 inches)
2 cups 4% cottage cheese
4 cups shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain. Add the tomato sauce, tomatoes, taco seasoning and seasoned salt. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes., Spread 1/2 cup meat sauce in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with 2 tortillas and a third of the sauce, cottage cheese and shredded cheese. Repeat layers twice. Cover; bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until heated through. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts :

WEEKNIGHT MEXICAN CHICKEN LASAGNA



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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

cooking spray
4 cups salsa roja, divided
12 corn tortillas, divided
1 ½ cups refried beans
1 ½ cups corn kernels
3 cups chopped grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 ½ cups shredded Mexican-style cheese blend, divided

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

LAYERED CHICKEN ENCHILADAS WITH TOMATILLO-CILANTRO SAUCE



Layered Chicken Enchiladas with Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce image

The tortillas and filling are layered (instead of rolled) to reduce prep time.

Categories     Milk/Cream     Chicken     Garlic     Onion     Bake     Mozzarella     Hot Pepper     Tomatillo     Cilantro     Tortillas     Bon Appétit

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds large tomatillos, husked, rinsed, halved
1 1/4 cups low-salt chicken broth
10 garlic cloves, peeled
2 cups sliced green onions
2 cups (packed) very coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
1 large serrano chile, sliced (with seeds)
12 5- to 6-inch corn tortillas
1 purchased roasted chicken, meat torn into strips (about 4 cups)
1 pound whole-milk mozzarella cheese, cut into strips
1 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450°F. Mix tomatillos, chicken broth, and garlic cloves in large saucepan. Cover and bring mixture to boil. Reduce heat; simmer gently until tomatillos are soft, about 10 minutes. Transfer hot mixture to processor. Add sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, and sliced chile; blend mixture to coarse puree. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Overlap 6 tortillas in 13x9x2-inch oval or rectangular baking dish. Top tortillas with half of chicken strips and half of mozzarella strips. Pour 2 cups tomatillo sauce evenly over. Top with remaining tortillas, chicken strips, and mozzarella. Pour 1 1/2 cups tomatillo sauce over, then whipping cream. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until bubbling, about 25 minutes. Cool enchiladas 10 minutes. Serve with remaining tomatillo sauce.

TEX-MEX LASAGNA



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Make and share this Tex-Mex Lasagna recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h5m

Yield 1 lasagna dish, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (15 ounce) can enchilada sauce
1 (15 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1 (12 ounce) carton small curd cottage cheese
1 (12 ounce) bag shredded cheddar cheese
8 (8 inch) corn tortillas, torn into 3 inch pieces
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, onion, and garlic until meat is no longer pink.
  • Stir in enchilada sauce, tomatoes, cumin, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine the egg and cottage cheese.
  • Spread 1/3 of the meat sauce in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • Top with half of the 4-cheese blend, tortillas and cottage cheese mixture. Repeat layers.
  • Top with remaining meat sauce and sprinkle remaining 1 cup cheddar cheese.
  • Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • Uncover and bake an additional 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 720.6, Fat 42.2, SaturatedFat 22.6, Cholesterol 196.8, Sodium 1540.8, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 5.9, Protein 53.2

Tips:

  • To make sure the chicken is cooked evenly, use a meat thermometer to check that it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • If you don't have any tomatillos on hand, you can substitute diced tomatoes or salsa verde.
  • Be sure to drain the excess grease from the cooked chicken before adding it to the lasagna.
  • To prevent the lasagna from drying out, cover it with foil when baking.
  • Let the lasagna cool for at least 15 minutes before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This Tex-Mex Chicken Lasagna with Tomatillo Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. The combination of the spicy chicken, creamy cheese, and tangy tomatillo sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that will be a hit with the whole family.

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