Creamy Chicken Taco Lasagna (Print Version)
Tender chicken and cheese layered with tortillas in a creamy seasoned sauce for a satisfying family dinner.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
→ 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray or oil.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and red bell pepper, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Add shredded chicken, black beans, diced green chiles, and taco seasoning to the skillet. Stir thoroughly to combine and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
04 - In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, cream of chicken soup, milk, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined.
05 - Spread a thin layer of the creamy sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange 4 tortillas over the sauce, overlapping as necessary to cover the surface.
06 - Spread half of the chicken and bean mixture evenly over the tortillas. Drizzle with one-third of the creamy sauce. Sprinkle with one-third of each cheese.
07 - Add another layer of 4 tortillas. Spread remaining chicken mixture over tortillas. Top with another third of sauce and another third of cheeses.
08 - Arrange remaining 4 tortillas on top. Cover with remaining sauce and sprinkle with remaining cheeses.
09 - Cover baking dish tightly with aluminum foil. Bake for 25 minutes.
10 - Remove foil and continue baking for 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
11 - Let lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing to set. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It is the ultimate comfort food mashup that nobody sees coming but everyone instantly craves
- The creamy sauce binds everything together while letting those taco flavors shine through every single layer
- You can assemble it ahead and pop it in the oven whenever you are ready to feed a crowd
02 -
- Letting the lasagna rest for at least 10 minutes after baking is non negotiable or it will slide apart when you try to slice it
- The sauce will look thick before baking but it loosens up beautifully in the oven so do not be tempted to add more milk
03 -
- Warm your tortillas in the microwave for 20 seconds before layering, they become more pliable and less likely to tear
- Use a slotted spoon when adding the chicken mixture so excess liquid does not make the layers soggy