MEXICAN CHICKEN LASAGNE

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directions

  • 1

    Make lasagne noodles and set aside

  • 2

    Prepare Chile- Cheese Filling by combining all ingredients and mixing well

  • 3

    Set aside

  • 4

    Heat oil in a 4 to 5-quart pan over medium heat; add onion, garlic, and bell pepper

  • 5

    Cook, stirring often, until onion is soft but not brown for about 8 to 10 minutes

  • 6

    Add salsa, pepper, chili powder, and cumin; bring to a boil

  • 7

    Reduce heat and boil gently, uncovered, stirring often, until mixture is reduced to 1 quart or about 10 minutes

  • 8

    Meanwhile, cook lasagne until al dente, drain, rinse with cold water, and drain well again

  • 9

    Arrange half the lasagne over bottom of a 9 x 13-inch baking dish; spread with half the the Chile-Cheese Filling, then cover with half the chicken

  • 10

    Spoon half the sauce over chicken; sprinkle with 1/2 cup each of the Cheddar and jack cheeses

  • 11

    Repeat layers, using remaining lasagne, filling, chicken, sauce, and shredded cheeses

  • 12

    (At this point, you may cover and refrigerate for up to 1 day.) Bake, covered, in a 375?F

  • 13

    oven until lasagna is bubbly and hot in center, about 45 to 50 minutes (55 minutes if refrigerated)

  • 14

    Uncover and let stand for 5 minutes;

MEXICAN CHICKEN LASAGNE

ingredients

  • CHILE-CHEESE FILLING
  • 2 cups small-curd cottage cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/3 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
  • 1 full load of pasta dough made into lasagne
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium-size onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
  • 1 medium-size red bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 (16 ounce) jars of mild chile salsa
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 1 cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup jack cheese, shredded

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