Fiesta Chicken Lasagna
Get ready to spice up dinnertime with this bold and colorful Fiesta Chicken Lasagna! This unique twist on a classic comfort food layers tender lasagna noodles with zesty shredded chicken, creamy cheese blends, and a medley of Southwestern flavors including salsa, black beans, sweet corn, and diced green chilies. Infused with aromatic spices like cumin, chili powder, and garlic, each bite delivers a perfect balance of savory, creamy, and mildly spicy flavors. Topped with a bubbling layer of golden cheddar and mozzarella, this casserole is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Easy to prepare in under 90 minutes, this crowd-pleasing dish serves 8, making it ideal for family dinners, potlucks, or meal prep. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a vibrant finish, and watch it disappear! Perfect keywords: Fiesta Chicken Lasagna, Southwestern lasagna recipe, cheesy chicken casserole, spicy pasta bake.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Lasagna noodles
- 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
- 2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Sour cream
- 2 cups Salsa (mild, medium, or hot)
- 1 cup Corn kernels (frozen or canned, drained)
- 1 cup Black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (4 ounces) Diced green chilies
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the lasagna noodles according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside, ensuring they don't stick together by drizzling lightly with olive oil, if necessary.
In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, and 1 cup of salsa until smooth. Stir in the cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
In a separate bowl, combine the shredded chicken, corn, black beans, green chilies, and 1 cup of the cream cheese mixture. Mix well to combine.
Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with olive oil and spread 1/2 cup of salsa across the bottom of the dish.
Place a single layer of cooked lasagna noodles in the dish. Spread 1/3 of the chicken mixture over the noodles. Sprinkle 1/3 of the cheddar and mozzarella cheese on top.
Repeat the layering process two more times, finishing with a top layer of cheese.
Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro before serving.
Serve warm and enjoy your Fiesta Chicken Lasagna!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
7182 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 303.0 g | 388% | |
| Saturated Fat | 164.7 g | 824% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1390 mg | 463% | |
| Sodium | 9184 mg | 399% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 678.3 g | 247% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 58.4 g | 209% | |
| Total Sugars | 91.7 g | ||
| Protein | 465.3 g | 931% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 4230 mg | 325% | |
| Iron | 50.7 mg | 282% | |
| Potassium | 6825 mg | 145% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
