Green Chili and Chicken Lasagna
Green Chili and Chicken Lasagna is a Mexican-style casserole that is creamy and cheesy with a mild spice. Your whole family will love it!
Servings: 6
Equipment
- 9" x 13" casserole dish
- Medium bowl
- sturdy stirring spoon
- Spoon or spatula
- foil
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2½ cups chicken breast, cooked & shredded
- 3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup queso cheese
- 1 (4 ounce) can of diced green chilies
- 3 Tablespoons sliced jalapeños (canned)
- 1½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 8 corn tortillas
- Parsley (optional garnish)
- Sour cream (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and baking dish. Preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a 9x13 casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix the filling. In a medium bowl, mix the chicken, 2 cups mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, queso, green chilies, jalapeños, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin and salt until well combined.
- Assemble. Place 4 corn tortillas on the bottom of the baking dish in a single layer.
- Fill. Use a spoon or spatula to spread half of the chicken mixture over the tortilla layer.
- Layer. Top the chicken mixture with another layer of corn tortilla followed by the other half of the chicken mixture.
- Top. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Bake. Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes or until the cheese is melted.
- Garnish. Garnish with sour cream and chopped parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Storage Instructions:
To store leftover chicken green chili lasagna, allow the dish to cool on the counter for no longer than 2 hours. Immediately cover with foil or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for 3-4 days. If you still have leftovers after 3-4 days, transfer them to the freezer where they will stay fresh for 3-4 months.
To reheat, remove the dish from the refrigerator and allow it to sit on the counter for 15-20 minutes. This will ensure that your casserole dish does not break in the oven. Preheat the oven to 375°F and heat for 15-20 minutes or until warmed throughout.
Can I make this ahead of time and freeze it?
This recipe freezes well. Use a disposable pan and assemble as directed. Cover and freeze for up to 4 months. When you’re ready to cook your chicken green chili lasagna, thaw in the refrigerator overnight, keep covered, and cook at 425°F for 20 minutes. If cooking from frozen, cook for 50 minutes to an hour and then uncover, cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes.
