Mexican Lasagna

Recipe courtesy Rachael Ray

Show: 30 Minute MealsEpisode: To Busy To Cook?

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (637)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(637)

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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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
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Heather Bentonia, MS 10-13-2009
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Very easy and tasty!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Very easy to make.. watching her on tv i thought yeah right like i could ever make any of that in 30 minutes and i actually... made this in just under 30 and it tasted great. i used chicken breast tenders cut very small instead of ground chicken since i couldn't find it in my store. and i also used regular flour tortillas since i had those on hand already and mine weren't soggy.Read more
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J Schaumburg, IL 10-11-2009
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Mexilicious
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Wow! The flavors burst in my mouth. I was trying to make it to a certain spot to sit but I couldn?t, I was knocked off my... feet with the flavors. I didn't have a problem with soggy tortillas. Although the recipe said to start with the meat (I used a store bought rotisserie) and beans followed by the tortilla, I did layer the bottom with tortillas. I used taco sauce, can tomatoes and the juice from the can. Since I mixed the chicken and tomato sauces in a cast iron skillet I decided to cook the mixture in the skillet as well. I am planning a party with a Mexican theme for the dishes and this will definitely be on the menu. Read more
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Dashelle Reserve, LA 10-10-2009
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Over-All, It Was Good
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

If I had to change a few things about this recipe, I would for one add a little bit more spices such as more chili powder,... cumin, and black pepper to improve the taste a bit. Another thing I would do is add a little more salsa or the tomato sauce just so that it wouldn?t be as dry. I added a little smoked gouda cheese on the top of it just because I had it laying around and I wanted to get rid of it, but it gave it a good taste. Overall, it was good. I?m sure it would be great when you add your own little improvements. I will definitely be cooking this again.Read more