Mexican Chicken Tortilla Lasagna
Mexican Chicken Tortilla Lasagna stacks corn tortillas with juicy seasoned ground chicken, tangy enchilada sauce, and a duo of melty Cheddar and crumbly queso fresco for a rich, saucy bite in every layer. Creama adds a silky touch while tomatoes with green chiles bring gentle heat. It’s a cozy, shareable bake perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook55 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican Chicken Tortilla Lasagna, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spread about 4 tablespoons of enchilada sauce over the bottom of an 8x6-inch baking dish. Pour the remaining enchilada sauce into a medium bowl.
- 2
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion; cook and stir until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the ground chicken and cook, breaking it up, until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour the diced tomatoes with their liquid into the skillet and stir in the taco seasoning until blended.
- 3
To the enchilada sauce in the bowl, add 4 ounces queso fresco, 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon Mexican crema, and the egg; stir to combine.
- 4
Trim the tortillas to have a straight edge if desired. Lay two tortillas in the enchilada sauce in the baking dish; top with some of the chicken mixture and some of the enchilada sauce mixture. Repeat the layers (tortillas, chicken, sauce) two more times. Top with the remaining queso fresco and the Cheddar cheese.
- 5
Bake, covered, in the preheated oven for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes. Let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
- Calories 366.19 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 28.82 g Good Source 58%
- Carbohydrate 21.63 g 8%
- Total Fat 18.31 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 7.97 g High 40%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 135.35 mg High 45%
- Sodium 846.52 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 2.54 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 4.6 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 253.82 mg Moderate 20%
- Iron 1.76 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 157.59 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 73.13 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 3.4 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.25 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Mexican Chicken Tortilla Lasagna is a Tex Mex dinner recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Corn Tortilla, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, and Eggs. Each serving provides about 366.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Chicken Tortilla Lasagna?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Mexican Chicken Tortilla Lasagna made of?
- The main ingredients are Corn Tortilla, Diced Onion, Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, Eggs, Enchilada Sauce. The full list of 11 is above.
- What goes well with Mexican Chicken Tortilla Lasagna?
- Explore these Tex-Mex side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Chicken Tortilla Lasagna?
- About 1 hr 20 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 366.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Chicken Tortilla Lasagna easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Mexican Chicken Tortilla Lasagna healthy?
- Mexican Chicken Tortilla Lasagna has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 366.19 calories and 28.82 g of protein, or 58% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 846.52 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.97 g (40% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Corn 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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