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Southwestern Chicken Lasagna
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Southwestern Chicken Lasagna

14 ingredients 17 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

726
Calories
60g
Protein
42g
Fat
28g
Carbs

Counts 12 of 14 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 12 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chicken 100g cooked 165
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Cheddar Cheese 1 oz (28g) 113
Cottage Cheese 1/2 cup (113g) 2% 98
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Salad not in our table 0
Lasagna not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cooked chicken, cubed
  • 1 (16 ounce) package cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced mild green chilies
  • 2 tablespoons salad oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 (16 ounce) jars salsa, mild
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 (10 ounce) package lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded

Directions

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1. Combine cottage cheese, parsley and chives; set aside.

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2. Heat oil in a 4-quart saucepan.

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3. Add onions, garlic and bell pepper.

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4. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, until onion is tender.

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5. Add salsa, chili powder and cumin.

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6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook, uncovered for 10 minutes.

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7. Meanwhile, cook lasagna noodles and drain well.

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8. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with non-stick spray.

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9. Arrange a layer of cooked noodles on the bottom.

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10. Spread 1/2 of cottage cheese mixture then 1/2 of chicken over noodles.

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11. Spread 1/3 of salsa mixture than 1/3 of cheese over chicken.

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12. Repeat layers with noodles, 1/2 cottage cheese mixute, 1/2 chicken, 1/3 salsa and 1/3 cheese.

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13. Finish with remaining noodles, salsa and cheese.

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14. Bake, covered a 375°F for about 45 to 50 minutes.

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15. Let stand about 15 minutes before serving so it can firm up.

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Category:Southwestern Recipes

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Category:Southwestern Meat Dishes

Recipe sourced from fandom

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