Monday, October 11, 2010
Time to Savor Healthy Mexican Flavor
I love the spicy flavors of Mexican cuisine but I hardly ever go out to eat at Mexican restaurants. The main reason is that the menus tend be full of fried, greasy, cheese-drowned items. I decided to create an entree that has all of the flavor without the unnecessary fat and calories. It turned out delicious and the recipe makes 9 servings so I have plenty of leftovers for later in the week. My Mexican Lasagna recipe may lead you to think that the dish is a sort of hybrid between Mexican and Italian flavors. If you find that those flavors do not seem to mix, don't worry. I completely agree. The recipe includes the word "lasagna" because of the layers. Layers of tortillas, chicken, cheese, beans, tomatoes, and corn all finished with a creamy enchilada sauce. This healthy entree is sure to become a family favorite.
Mexican Lasagna
(adapted from Southern Living)
serves 9
Ingredients
3 cups cooked boneless, skinless chicken breasts, shredded (about 1 lb. before cooking)
1 14.5 oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes and green chiles (Rotel)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 cup yellow corn (frozen or canned)
1 can 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup
1 can 98% fat-free cream of mushroom soup
1 10 oz. can enchilada sauce
9 (6-inch) corn tortillas
2 cups fat-free shredded cheddar cheese
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9x13 baking sheet with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, combine the first 7 ingredients and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes.
- In another saucepan, combine both soups and enchilada sauce and cook for 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring often.
- Spoon 1/3 sauce mixture in the baking dish and spread to cover bottom. Top with 3 tortillas. Spoon half of the chicken mixture and 1/3 of the sauce over the tortillas; sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese.
- Top with 3 tortillas; repeat layers once with remaining chicken, sauce, and cheese.
- Top with 3 tortillas and 1 cup of remaining cheese.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until bubbly.
- Top individual servings with desired toppings such as greek yogurt or salsa.
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