Southwestern Chicken Lasagna

Spaghetti sauce in the mix gives a nod to the Italian origins of this layered casserole, in which chicken in a spicy tomato sauce alternates with tortillas and cheese.

• Calories: 902 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 2 large onions
• 16 ounces shredded Cheddar cheese
• 2 cups tomato sauce
• 16 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3 cups chopped, cooked chicken breast meat
• 1 teaspoon fresh chopped jalapeno peppers
• 2 cups spaghetti sauce
• ½ cup fresh salsa
• 15 (6 inch) corn tortillas

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large skillet, brown shredded chicken in butter or margarine. Add onions, jalapeno peppers, garlic, basil and oregano. Then add the spaghetti sauce, tomato sauce and salsa/picante sauce. Stir all together. Cover skillet and simmer for 10 minutes over low heat.

Step 3

In a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish, place a layer of tortillas, then a layer of the chicken/sauce mixture, then a layer of mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice, then top casserole with Cheddar cheese and bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, until cheese is bubbly.