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Mexican Lasagna: Discover This Flavor-Packed Recipe!

A delicious and hearty Mexican Lasagna recipe that combines layers of tortillas, seasoned chicken or beef, beans, corn, and cheese for a flavor-packed meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken or ground beef
  • 1 can 15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can 15 ounces corn, drained
  • 1 can 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies
  • 1 can 8 ounces tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
  • 9-12 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro optional
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked chicken (or beef), black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, taco seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
  2. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, spread a thin layer of the chicken mixture on the bottom. Place a layer of corn tortillas over the mixture, slightly overlapping them.
  3. Spread half of the remaining chicken mixture over the tortillas, followed by a layer of sour cream, and then sprinkle with one cup of cheddar cheese.
  4. Repeat the layering process: add another layer of tortillas, the remaining chicken mixture, another layer of sour cream, and top with the remaining cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.
  5. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
  6. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes. Garnish with chopped cilantro if desired before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 of the recipeCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with additional beans or sautéed vegetables like bell peppers and zucchini.
  • Add sliced jalapeños or a sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes for an extra kick of heat.

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