Weeknight Mexican Chicken Lasagna

A fabulously easy and delicious take on a favorite - this lasagna is full of Mexican flavors and uses layers of corn tortillas in place of noodles. Easy to adapt and personalize - try adding sauteed veggies, Spanish rice, diced jalapeno, or even switching out the red salsa for green!

Step: 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray.

Step: 2

Spread 1/2 cup of salsa on the bottom of the prepared baking dish and cover with a layer of corn tortillas. Tear tortillas to fit any empty spaces and cover entire bottom of pan.

Step: 3

Spread tortillas with 1/2 of the refried beans. Top beans with corn kernels, 1 cup of salsa, and 1 cup of Mexican cheese. Add a layer of corn tortillas. Cover tortilla layer with remaining refried beans, chicken, 1 cup of salsa, and 1 cup of Mexican cheese. Add a layer of corn tortillas. Pour remaining salsa over top of tortillas and top with remaining cheese.

Step: 4

Bake in the preheated oven, 20 to 25 minutes.

Per Serving: 286 calories; protein 18.7g; carbohydrates 26.6g; fat 12.6g; cholesterol 50.7mg; sodium 850.1mg.

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