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Taco Fiesta Chicken Lasagna

Taco Fiesta Chicken Lasagna

Mexico meets Italy, with south-of-the-border favorites like refried beans, taco sauce, and cilantro appearing in a cross-cultural chicken lasagna.

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( 79 Ratings)

79 Ratings

5 Stars 27%

4 Stars 34%

3 Stars 27%

2 Stars 6%

1 Stars 6%

Member Reviews ( 8 )
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  • PREP TIME 30 Min
  • TOTAL TIME 9 Hr 30 Min
  • SERVINGS 8

 

2
(14 1/2-oz.) cans diced tomatoes with zesty mild green chiles, undrained
1/4
cup taco sauce
3
cups cubed cooked chicken
1
(16-oz.) can Old El Paso® Refried Beans
1/2
cup sour cream
12
uncooked lasagna noodles
12
oz. (3 cups) shredded colby-Monterey Jack cheese
1/2
cup chopped green onions
1/4
cup sliced ripe olives, if desired
2
tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 Spray 15x12-inch sheet of foil and 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In large bowl, combine tomatoes and taco sauce; mix well. Stir in chicken. In medium bowl, combine refried beans and sour cream; mix well.
  • 2 Spread about 1 cup chicken mixture in bottom of sprayed baking dish. Top with 4 uncooked noodles, breaking to fit if necessary. Spread with half of bean mixture and 1 1/2 cups chicken mixture. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese, half of the onions and half of the olives.
  • 3 Layer 4 more noodles, remaining bean mixture, 1 1/2 cups chicken mixture and 1 cup cheese. Top with remaining 4 noodles, chicken mixture, onions, olives and cheese. (Be sure top noodles are covered.) Cover with foil, sprayed side down. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • 4 Heat oven to 350°F. Bake covered lasagna for 50 minutes. Uncover baking dish; bake an additional 18 to 22 minutes or until bubbly and thoroughly heated. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with cilantro. If desired, garnish each serving with dollop of sour cream, chopped tomato and shredded lettuce.

Expert Tips

For more heat, purchase diced tomatoes with hot green chilies.

Purchase 1/2-inch-thick slices of cooked chicken from the deli and cube the slices for the 3 cups needed in this recipe.

Serve warm flour tortillas and sliced mango or papaya with this lasagna.

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Nutrition Information:

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 470
    • (Calories from Fat 200),
  • Total Fat 22g
    • (Saturated Fat 12g,),
  • Cholesterol 100mg;
  • Sodium 750mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 39g
    • (Dietary Fiber 5g,
    • Sugars 5g),
  • Protein 34g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 2 1/2 Starch;
    • 4 Lean Meat;
    • 1 Fat;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 2 1/2;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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    Posted 3/20/2012 12:45:28 PM REPORT ABUSE lilJay68 said:
    Rating:
    This smelled great, but seriously lacked in taste. Will never make again.
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    Posted 10/12/2011 8:20:29 AM REPORT ABUSE AngelGrl14 said:
    Rating:
    I made this recipe last night and it was a hit as is - I used oven ready lasagna noodles so that it didn't have to refrigerate overnight, and baked for about 50 minutes total. I will definitely make again but will probably add taco seasoning to add a little more kick to it. Even my 2 year old niece ate seconds :)
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    Posted 12/18/2010 3:32:14 PM REPORT ABUSE tashab90 said:
    Rating:
    This recipe was awesome. Enjoyed it to the very end. I too add more chicken.Leftovers were even better the next day. Took this to a party and it was demolished within a few minutes of being served. One of the better recipes that I have come across for lasagna.
    This reply was: Helpful  Inspiring
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