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Mexican Lasagna

Corn tortillas create a tender layer that’s so delicious filled with chicken, cheese and salsa. From Prevention Healthy Cooking.

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(28 Ratings)

28 Ratings

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4 Stars 18%

3 Stars 25%

2 Stars 11%

1 Stars 0%

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Mexican Lasagna
  • PREP TIME

    40 Min

  • TOTAL TIME

    1 Hr 10 Min

  • SERVINGS

    8

 

1
lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1
large onion, halved and cut into thin wedges
1
large clove garlic, finely chopped
2
cups (16 oz) fat-free ricotta cheese
1
cup (8 oz) reduced-fat sour cream
1
can (4 oz) chopped green chilies
1/2
cup chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
2
teaspoons ground cumin
1/8
teaspoon salt
3
cups Muir Glen® organic salsa, any flavor
8
corn tortillas (6-inch diameter), cut in half
1 1/4
cups shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese (5 oz)
  • 1 Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch rectangular baking dish with cooking spray.
  • 2 Spray large skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove to a medium bowl. Wipe skillet with paper towel. Spray with cooking spray. Heat over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 7 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Add to chicken in the bowl.
  • 3 In another medium bowl, stir together ricotta, sour cream, green chilies, cilantro, cumin and salt.
  • 4 Spread 1 cup of the salsa across bottom of prepared baking dish. Arrange half of the tortillas evenly over salsa. Spread half of the ricotta mixture over tortillas. Top with half of the chicken mixture. Top with 1 cup of the remaining salsa and 1/2 cup cheese. Repeat layering with remaining tortillas, ricotta mixture and chicken mixture. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup salsa and 3/4 cup cheese.
  • 5 Bake 30 minutes or until heated through. Loosely cover with foil if the cheese browns too quickly.

Expert Tips

Calcium, from dairy foods like milk, buttermilk and cheese can help build bones. Look for low-fat or part-skim varieties of cheese when you can.

Beat the Clock Chicken (2001) p. 66

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 300
    • (Calories from Fat 90),
  • Total Fat 10g
    • (Saturated Fat 5g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 65mg;
  • Sodium 770mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 25g
    • (Dietary Fiber 2g,
    • Sugars 10g),
  • Protein 27g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 15 %;
  • Vitamin C 15 %;
  • Calcium 30 %;
  • Iron 8 %;
Exchanges:
  • 1/2 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 1 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 0 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 3 1/2 Lean Meat;
  • 0 High-Fat Meat;
  • 0 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 1 1/2;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Posted 4/21/2012 7:29:21 PM REPORT ABUSE Tglynn said:
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This was delicious! I made this recipe with a few changes based on what I had on hand. I used flour tortillas, store brand salsa and breaded the chicken in those new kraft fresh takes (chili lime and panko - http://www.kraftrecipes.com/kraftcheese/freshtake.aspx?cm_mmc=BrndSrch-_-Google-_-traffic-_-kraft+fresh+take_43700003189401338), using the cheese from the kit. The salsa I had had black beans and corn in it which was a really nice addition.

I think next time I make this I will definitely use corn tortillas and tear them into smaller pieces. I will either use salsa that already has the beans and corn or add those in also. While the breading of the chicken added to the calorie count, the added flavor was amazing so I think next time I will make sure to marinade the chicken a few hours ahead of time to get that same flavor.
Posted 7/28/2011 10:54:29 AM REPORT ABUSE ButterfliAngel42 said:
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This was a super easy recipe that tastes great! The only changes I made were to use Tostitos brand salsa and Weight Watchers brand Mexican Style Cheese Blend. Next time I will dice the red onion, add black beans to the ricotta mixture, and chop up the corn tortillas (since they all didn't fit in the baking pan). You definitely can't tell that it's healthy. My boyfriend, who loathes health food, even told me that he loved it, and I should make it more often, because this is one healthy dish he'll actually eat on a regular basis :-)
Posted 6/1/2011 3:58:45 PM REPORT ABUSE gmawayne said:
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Good starter recipe. This takes nowhere near 40 min. to make. For less time, I used fully cooked chicken fajita breast strips. I omitted the chilies & cilantro and used a small can of mild Rotel tomatoes with a jar of red Cactus sweet salsa, used flour tortillas, cottage instead of ricotta cheese and a blend of taco, monterey jack & chedar cheeses plus added about 1/4 c. of melted white cheese sauce (Red Cactus brand). YUM!!!
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