Cheesy Mexican Lasagna
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr
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.