Lightened-Up Mexican Layered Lasagna
Lightened-Up Mexican Layered Lasagna stacks tender corn tortillas with lean turkey, refried beans, and chiles, all bound by tangy enchilada sauce and a creamy touch of nonfat sour cream. Each bite balances gentle heat, creamy richness, and melted cheese without feeling heavy. It’s a great weeknight bake or casual gathering dish when you want Tex-Mex comfort with a lighter profile.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lightened-Up Mexican Layered Lasagna, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 23
- Heart Health
- 70
- Metabolic
- 46
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Cook the turkey in a skillet over medium heat, breaking it into pieces as it cooks, for about 10 minutes. Stir in the water and taco seasoning mix; bring to a boil. Lower the heat to low; simmer until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the green chilies. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- 3
Spread a scant 2/3 cup enchilada sauce evenly over the bottom of an 8x10-inch baking dish; place 4 tortillas on top, overlapping if needed. Spread 1/2 the sour cream, 1/2 the refried beans, 1/2 the turkey mixture, and 1/3 the cheese over the tortillas. Top with 2/3 cup enchilada sauce and 4 tortillas; press down firmly on the tortillas to compact the layers.
- 4
Repeat the layers, spreading the remaining 1/2 sour cream, remaining 1/2 refried beans, remaining 1/2 turkey mixture, 1/3 cheese, and 2/3 cup enchilada sauce over the tortillas. Top with the remaining 4 tortillas, the remaining 2/3 cup enchilada sauce, and the remaining 1/3 cheese.
- 5
Bake uncovered in the preheated oven until the cheese on top is melted and bubbling and the casserole is hot, about 20 minutes.
- Calories 442.14 kcal High 22%
- Protein 35.87 g Good Source 72%
- Carbohydrate 25.95 g 9%
- Total Fat 22.13 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 12.62 g High 63%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 119.9 mg High 40%
- Sodium 1574.56 mg High 68%
- Dietary Fiber 6.7 g Good Source 24%
- Total Sugars 7.26 g --
- Added Sugars 1.87 g Low Source 4%
- Calcium 337.78 mg Good Source 26%
- Iron 2.43 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 415.44 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 88.97 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 6.44 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Lightened Up Mexican Layered Lasagna is made with 9 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cooked Turkey, Corn Tortilla, Diced Green Chiles, and Enchilada Sauce. Each serving provides about 442.14 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lightened-Up Mexican Layered Lasagna made of?
- The main ingredients are Cooked Turkey, Corn Tortilla, Diced Green Chiles, Enchilada Sauce, Refried Beans. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lightened-Up Mexican Layered Lasagna?
- About 1 hr in total: 25 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 442.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lightened-Up Mexican Layered Lasagna easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lightened-Up Mexican Layered Lasagna healthy?
- Lightened-Up Mexican Layered Lasagna has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 442.14 calories and 35.87 g of protein, or 72% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1574.56 mg (68% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.62 g (63% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk and Corn, 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.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required