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Mexican Lasagna

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Yield: 4 Ready in 45 minutes

Cuisine: MexicanMain Ingredient: Chicken

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 4
4 boneless skinless chicken breast; halves
2 tablespoonsVegetable oil
2 teaspoonsChili powder
1 teaspoonGround cumin
1 teaspoonAdobo spice salt; (or garlic salt)
1 14.5-oz cantomatoes with garlic; diced, drained
1 8-oz cantomato sauce
1 teaspoonhot pepper sauce; (optional)
2 cupspart-skim ricotta cheese
1 4-oz cangreen chilies; diced
1/4 cupfresh cilantro; chopped, divided
12 6 inchcorn tortillas
2 cupsCheddar cheese; shredded

Mexican Lasagna Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces.

2. 2. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, chili powder, cumin & Adobo. Cook 4 minutes or until chicken is tender, stirring occasionally. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and hot pepper sauce, if desired; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 2 minutes.

3. Combine ricotta cheese, chilies and 2 tablespoons cilantro in small bowl; mix until well blended.

4. Spoon half of chicken mixture into 12X8-inch baking dish. Top with 6 tortillas, ricotta cheese mixture, remaining 6 tortillas, remaining chicken mixture, Cheddar cheese and remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro. Bake 25 minutes or until heated through & cheese is bubbly.

Favorite Brand Name Classic Mexican Recipes (April modified as above & added more ricotta, cheddar & Adobo)

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Calories Per Serving: 614
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  1. Main Dish
  2. adw
  3. Kid Friendly
  4. Chicken
  5. Mexican

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