Tex Mex Chicken Lasagna Recipe

Spice up your weeknight dinner with this easy and delicious Tex-Mex Chicken Lasagna! This recipe is incredibly versatile, easily customizable to your taste preferences, and perfect for meal prepping. Make a batch of these individual 2-serving casseroles (recipe makes 4) and freeze for quick and flavorful meals later. Get ready for layers of cheesy goodness!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 461 kcal
Protein 63g
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Ingredients for Tex Mex Chicken Lasagna

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How to Make Tex Mex Chicken Lasagna

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine 1 (24-ounce) jar of your favorite spaghetti sauce and 1 cup of picante sauce.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of your favorite seasoning mix (taco seasoning recommended) and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Spread 1/2 cup of picante sauce in the bottom of a deep 8x12 inch baking dish.
  5. Layer the following in this order: 4 large flour tortillas (6-8 inch), 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced), 1 cup of the sauce mixture, 1 cup small curd cottage cheese, and 1/2 cup sliced black olives.
  6. Repeat layers (tortillas, chicken, sauce, cottage cheese, olives).
  7. Top with 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and the remaining 1/2 cup sliced black olives.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cheese is melted and bubbly and the casserole is heated through.
  9. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

59 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

50g

Carbs

11g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Tex Mex Chicken Lasagna?

Tex Mex Chicken Lasagna takes about 60 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 40 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Tex Mex Chicken Lasagna?

Tex Mex Chicken Lasagna has approximately 461 calories per serving, with about 63 g protein, 11 g carbohydrates and 32 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Tex Mex Chicken Lasagna?

The key ingredients for Tex Mex Chicken Lasagna are Cooked Chicken, Spaghetti Sauce, Picante Sauce, Taco Seasoning Mix, Small Curd Cottage Cheese, Flour Tortillas. See the full list with measurements above.

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