Mexican Lasagna

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: To Busy To Cook?

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (640)

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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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Erin Oak Lawn, IL 11-18-2009
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Mexican Lasanga.....easy, tasty, and delicous
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this recipe for a dinner of six. Everyone thought is was amazing. One friend was lactose intolerant so I just left... the cheese off a portion of the lasanga. She had yogurt cheese from Traders Joes that she put on the top and said it tasted great. Overall easy to make and a hit!!!!Read more
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Ronna Mont Belvieu, TX 11-17-2009
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Not my favorite
Rated: 2 stars out of 5

This dish was definitely not a favorite in my house :(
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Robert Las Vegas, NV 11-16-2009
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Made me a hero!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I'm a retired owner of a large construction company. Never really did much cooking, but now have the time and truly enjoy... cooking. This wonderful,simple, and fantastic recipe has made me a hero with my children. I used the fire roasted tomatoes and a tbsp of hot taco sauce and 3 tsp of mild taco sauce. I love cheese so I always add more including pepper jack! Just outstanding.Read more
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Michelle Tonawanda, NY 11-08-2009
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My 19 month old loved it!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

What a fantastic and easy recipe! I used the fire roasted tomatoes as well as spinach, garlic and pesto wraps. I also used... a little more cheese. Thanks Rachael for another great one! Read more
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Stephanie Saint Charles, MO 11-06-2009
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super easy and yummy
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I use both the taco sauce and the tomatoes and omit the corn, because I don't like corn in recipes. I also use regular flour... tortillas. the last time I had this I didn't have taco sauce and used salsa instead and it tasted just as good. everyone loves this and it seriously takes no time at all to prepare.Read more
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Anne Huber Heights, OH 10-16-2009
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Pretty good!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Instead of doing this as a lasagna, I made them into their own individual burritos. I salt and peppered the meat quite a bit... to give more flavor. If you are going to use the tomatoes, I recommend adding taco sauce to give it more flavor too. I topped the burritos with sour cream. It was really good!Read more