Chicken Taco Lasagna
Chicken Taco Lasagna layers tender lime-tinged chicken with salsa, sour cream, and melty mozzarella for a bold, taco-inspired bake. It’s savory, tangy, and cheesy with a satisfying noodle bite—perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner or casual get-together when you want comfort with a southwest twist.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Taco Lasagna, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.71 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 14
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 26
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 49
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine the chicken, lime juice, and taco seasoning in a large bowl, then stir to ensure the chicken is evenly coated.
- 2
Cook the chicken mixture over medium heat until firm, about 15 minutes.
- 3
In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, sour cream, and salsa, then season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Spoon a little of the sour cream mixture into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish. Layer the noodles and chicken on top, then cover with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the noodles are tender and the cheese is melted, about 1 hour.
- Calories 500.89 kcal High 25%
- Protein 36.83 g Good Source 74%
- Carbohydrate 30.49 g 11%
- Total Fat 24.26 g High 31%
- Saturated Fat 13.94 g High 70%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 147.88 mg High 49%
- Sodium 1252.07 mg High 54%
- Dietary Fiber 3.14 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 4.5 g --
- Added Sugars 1.69 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 355.7 mg Good Source 27%
- Iron 2.3 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 425.24 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 177.38 mcg Moderate 20%
- Vitamin C 9.55 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Chicken Taco Lasagna is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 1 hr 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Lime Juice, No Boil Lasagna Noodles, Salsa, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 500.89 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Taco Lasagna made of?
- The main ingredients are Lime Juice, No-Boil Lasagna Noodles, Salsa, Salt & Pepper, Shredded Cheese. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Taco Lasagna?
- About 1 hr 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 500.89 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Taco Lasagna easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken Taco Lasagna healthy?
- Chicken Taco Lasagna has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 500.89 calories and 36.83 g of protein, or 74% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1252.07 mg (54% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.94 g (70% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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