Crashing different culinary techniques has resulted in surprisingly delicious dishes over the years – take sushi pizza for example, or falafel burgers (they’re a thing, we promise). Discovering new and interesting fusions is always exciting, so we’re adding Mexican lasagna to the list. This recipe combines tortillas where there were noodles with poblano peppers, Mexican crema, cumin, coriander – oh, and there is still, and always will be, cheese. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish that surprises with its unique union of traditions. Mix it up. Melt it up. And relish this blended meal.
Cheesy Mexican Lasagna
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8
Calories 502 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breast or thighs diced
- 2 Tbsp. avocado oil
- 1 Tbsp. ground coriander
- 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
- 1/2 yellow onion diced
- 2 poblano peppers finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 24 oz. bottle or 2 cups tomatillo salsa verde
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 1 Tbsp. honey
- 1/4 cup Mexican crema
- 8 medium flour tortillas
- 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper
- 1 lime
Garnish
- Red onion
- Jalapeno
- Cilantro
- Radish
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
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In large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and poblano peppers. Cook for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, cook another minute. Remove from pan.
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Add chicken to skillet, cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken broth, tomatillo salsa verde, Mexican crema, cumin, coriander, honey and poblano/onion mix. Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Heat tortillas over gas grill or cast iron skillet to get a bit of char.
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In 2 quart baking dish, begin assembling by placing 2 tortillas at bottom. Add about 1/2 cup of chicken mixture. Top with shredded cheese and repeat process until fully assembled.
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Bake for 10 minutes, then broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is brown and bubbly.
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Top with cilantro, limes, more crema and any garnish desired.
Recipe Notes
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Nutrition Facts
Cheesy Mexican Lasagna
Amount Per Serving
Calories 502
Calories from Fat 261
% Daily Value*
Fat 29g45%
Saturated Fat 13g65%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 96mg32%
Sodium 1289mg54%
Potassium 643mg18%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 30g60%
Vitamin A 1221IU24%
Vitamin C 32mg39%
Calcium 502mg50%
Iron 3mg17%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.