Weeknight Mexican Chicken Lasagna

This quick and easy 'lasagna' is full of Mexican flavors and uses leftover chicken, salsa, refried beans, corn, cheese, and layers of corn tortillas in place of noodles.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 286 Calories

Ingredients

• cooking spray
• 12 corn tortillas, divided
• 4 cups salsa roja, divided
• 3 cups chopped grilled boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1.5 cups refried beans
• 1.5 cups corn kernels
• 2.5 cups shredded Mexican-style cheese blend, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bake in the preheated oven, 20 to 25 minutes.

Step 2

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 3

Spread 1/2 cup salsa on bottom of prepared baking dish; cover with a layer of corn tortillas. Cover entire bottom of dish; tear tortillas to fit any empty spaces.

Step 4

Spread 3/4 cup refried beans on tortillas; top with corn, 1 cup salsa, and 1 cup cheese. Add another layer corn tortillas. Spread remaining 3/4 cup refried beans on tortillas; top with chicken, 1 cup salsa, and 1 cup cheese. Add another layer corn tortillas; pour remaining 1 1/2 cups salsa over top, then sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.