Mexican Lasagna

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: To Busy To Cook?

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (669)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 pounds ground chicken breast, available in the packaged meats case
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 red onion, chopped
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained
1 cup medium heat taco sauce or 1 (14-oz) can stewed or fire roasted tomatoes
1 cup frozen corn kernels
Salt
8 (8 inch) spinach flour tortillas, available on dairy aisle of market
2 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar or shredded pepper jack
2 scallions, finely chopped

Directions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.

Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil - twice around the pan. Add chicken and season with chili powder, cumin, and red onion. Brown the meat, 5 minutes. Add taco sauce or stewed or fire roasted tomatoes. Add black beans and corn. Heat the mixture through, 2 to 3 minutes then season with salt, to your taste.

Coat a shallow baking dish with remaining extra-virgin olive oil, about 1 tablespoon oil. Cut the tortillas in half or quarters to make them easy to layer with. Build lasagna in layers of meat and beans, then tortillas, then cheese. Repeat: meat, tortilla, cheese again. Bake lasagna 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is brown and bubbly. Top with the scallions and serve.

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CHED Atlanta, GA 02-09-2010
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Truly Wonderful! - and is actually a 30 minute meal
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the one recipe that I keep recommending to friends and family. I make mine with regular flour tortillas, and I use... the tomatoes plus the taco sauce. Truly a wonderful dish, and you can really make it in 30 minutes!Read more
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Heather Budd Lake, NJ 02-08-2010
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Super easy & super delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was probably the easiest "lasagna" I've ever made. I get home from work late & need to be able to cook a great meal in... a little bit of time. This was perfect & delicious!Read more
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Christine Erie, CO 02-08-2010
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Very good!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was really good. My whole family enjoyed it. It was very simple to make and I will make again. Thanks.
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doug boynton beach, FL 01-31-2010
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Quick and easy taste great
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is for our potluck Super Bowl party. We had this at home and loved it, and thought we should share it with our friends.
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Kat Savannah, GA 01-25-2010
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Simple, fast, and delicious!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I am an amateur cook and I love checking out simple but satisfying meals from Food Network. So far, this is definitely my... favorite... and my boyfriend agrees!Read more
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Anna Fort Payne, AL 01-25-2010
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So Easy, Quick and Yummmmyyyyyyy !!!!!!!!! :).......
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this yesterday for my daughter birthday. The recipe are so easy to follow and gosh it was delicious, everyone was... asking me about the recipe and how I made it.. They are surprised on how it was taste, I barely have left over. The last piece of this Lasagna was my husband lunch today. This is awesome recipe, thanks Rachael. Read more