It’s snowing (more than 15 inches of snow fell yesterday, where I live) and it’s cold outside—so what sounds good for dinner tonight? How about Cheesy Chicken-Tortilla Lasagna?
Start by mixing together chopped tomatoes, cooked chicken, chopped green onions, and black beans. Next, spread 2 tablespoons enchilada sauce on bottom of 13x9-inch baking dish. Top with 8 corn tortilla halves. Spoon part of the chicken mixture over the tortillas, add some cheese and sauce (made by mixing enchilada sauce with ranch dip). Repeat layers. Here is how I placed the tortilla halves for the second layer.
After baking, top with sliced black olives and chopped fresh cilantro. I used a couple of yellow Fiestaware plates to serve the lasagna on and brightly colored, striped placemats to make our table, look festive and a little more fun on a cold winter night in February.
Cheesy Chicken-Tortilla Lasagna
Prep Time: 40 Minutes
Start to Finish: 1 Hour
1 can (10 oz) Old El Paso® enchilada sauce
2 cups chopped plum (Roma) tomatoes (about 4 medium)
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
8 medium green onions, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 can (15 oz) Progresso® black beans, drained, rinsed
1 cup refrigerated Southwest ranch veggie dip
8 corn tortillas (6 inch), cut in half
1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend (6 oz)
1/4 cup sliced ripe olives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1. Heat oven to 375°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Spread 2 tablespoons of the enchilada sauce in bottom of baking dish.
2. In medium bowl, mix tomatoes, chicken, onions and beans. In another medium bowl, mix remaining enchilada sauce and the veggie dip until well blended.
3. Arrange 8 tortilla pieces over sauce in dish, overlapping as necessary. Spoon half of the chicken mixture over tortillas; sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the cheese. Spoon half of the sauce mixture over cheese. Repeat layers once, reserving 1/2 cup cheese.
4. Cover with foil; bake 40 to 45 minutes or until hot. Sprinkle with reserved 1/2 cup cheese. Bake uncovered about 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with olives and cilantro. Cut into 8 squares.
8 servings (1 square)