Cheesy Chicken Taco Lasagna

A fiesta of flavor explosion! An easy-to-prepare, mouth-watering Mexican dish which combines cheese, chicken, corn tortillas, refried beans, and salsa in a layered (lasagna-like) dish.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 719 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• 1 (1 ounce) package taco seasoning mix
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into small cubes
• 4 (8 ounce) packages shredded Mexican cheese blend, divided
• 2 (16 ounce) jars salsa, divided
• 18 (4-inch) corn tortillas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine chicken and taco seasoning in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir until chicken is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Add 1 1/2 packages cheese and 3/4 jar salsa. Mix thoroughly and set aside to cool.

Step 3

Spread 1/2 jar salsa in a 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover salsa with 6 corn tortillas. Spoon refried beans on top. Cover beans with 1/2 package cheese. Add a layer of 6 corn tortillas. Spread chicken mixture evenly on top. Add the last 6 corn tortillas. Spread 1 jar salsa on top. Sprinkle remaining 2 packages cheese on top.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and filling is hot and bubbly, 30 to 45 minutes.