Creamy Chicken Taco Lasagna (Printable)
Tender chicken, zesty spices, and melted cheese layered with soft tortillas for a satisfying fusion casserole the whole family will love.
# What you need:
→ Meats
01 - 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 1 lb 6 oz)
→ Vegetables & Aromatics
02 - 1 medium onion, diced
03 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
05 - 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
06 - 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
→ Sauces & Dairy
07 - 2 cups sour cream
08 - 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
09 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
10 - 1 (10 oz) can condensed cream of chicken soup
11 - 1/2 cup whole milk
→ Spices
12 - 2 tablespoons taco seasoning
13 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
14 - 1/2 teaspoon paprika
15 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Other
17 - 12 small flour tortillas
18 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
19 - Fresh cilantro for garnish
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and red bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook 1 additional minute
03 - Stir in shredded chicken, black beans, diced green chiles, and taco seasoning. Mix thoroughly and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat
04 - Whisk together sour cream, cream of chicken soup, whole milk, ground cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper in a large bowl until smooth
05 - Spread thin layer of creamy sauce on bottom of prepared baking dish. Arrange 4 tortillas, overlapping as necessary to cover surface
06 - Distribute half of chicken and bean mixture over tortillas. Drizzle with one-third of creamy sauce. Sprinkle with one-third of each cheese
07 - Add another layer of 4 tortillas. Top with remaining chicken mixture, one-third of sauce, and one-third of cheeses
08 - Arrange remaining 4 tortillas on top. Cover with remaining sauce and both cheeses
09 - Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes
10 - Remove foil and continue baking 10 minutes until cheese bubbles and turns golden brown
11 - Let lasagna rest 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy sauce binds everything together like a warm hug
- Leftovers actually taste better the next day
- It feeds a crowd without breaking the bank
02 -
- Don't skip the resting time or you will have a delicious mess on your plate
- Overlap tortillas generously or you will have bare spots
- The sauce thickens as it bakes so it looks thin going in
03 -
- Use a mix of mild and sharp cheddar for more depth
- Warm your tortillas slightly so they don't tear when layering