If you’re looking to spice up your dinner routine, Mexican lasagna is a delicious and flavourful twist on a classic Italian dish. This dish combines the best of both worlds by layering tortillas with a savoury filling of ground chicken, peppers, black beans, salsa and spices. With a generous amount of melted cheese, this casserole-style meal is perfect for feeding a crowd or meal prepping for the week ahead. If you are really feeling like a Mexican-themed dinner, try my recipe for freshly made Guacamole recipe and a salad!
In this recipe, I’ll show you how to make a mouth-watering super-easy Mexican lasagna that’s sure to become a new family favourite.
Ingredients:
For a healthy option I like to use ground chicken or turkey for the meat Here is a list of the ingredients that I used for making this Mexican lasagne:
- Tortillas – They make perfect layers when you lay them down in the baking dish
- Ground Chicken – I love using ground chicken, it’s healthy and clean tasting!
- Salsa – Any salsa will work. I used a medium salsa in this recipe
- Black Beans – Rich in iron and gives the authentic Mexican taste
- Peppers – I like to use red pepper and pickled jalapeños for a nice little kick!
- Spices – granulated garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika and granulated onion
- Shredded Cheese – I like to buy the Mexican Shredded Cheese
The Secret Fresh Herb Mix
A fresh herb mixture can add a burst of flavour and elevate any dish to new heights. For this recipe I like to use a combination of fragrant herbs such as cilantro, parsley, green onion, and dried oregano to add a depth of flavour that really lifts the dish and gives a nice colour. I like to mix the herbs with agave nectar, olive oil, salt and pepper.
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Spray an 8×8 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Over Medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add in the ground Chicken and cook the meat until it is no longer pink using a potato masher utensil to break up the meat into small pieces.
- Add in the onions, red peppers, garlic powder, onion salt, and chilli powder. Continue to cook for another 3 minutes.
- Add the herb mixture to the meat, and a squeeze of lime; stir it all together and remove it from the heat.
- Assembly: Spray the tortilla and place it into the bottom of the baking dish. Add 1/3 of the meat mixture to cover the bottom. Keep in mind that you will be making 3 layers and need enough meat to cover each layer. Add a handful of the black beans, 1/3 of a jar of salsa, and a layer of shredded cheese. Complete this exact process 2 more times. Bake at 425 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Mexican Lasagne Made With Tortillas
Ingredients
For the Lasagne Filling
- 3 Large Tortillas
- 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 pkg. 1 pkg. Ground Chicken
- 1 1 red pepper, diced
- 2 tsp. Granulated Garlic
- 2 tsp. Onion salt
- 2 tsp. Chilli powder
- 1 can Black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 jar Salsa, use your favourite
- 1 bag Shredded Mexican cheese Blend and if you can find Cotija cheese (Mexican cheese that is delicious!)
Fresh Herb Mixture
- 1 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro
- 3 Green onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp. Pickled Jalapeno, chopped (or fresh)
- 1 tbsp. Agave Nectar
- 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp. Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
For the Lasagne
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spray a 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray. Over Medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add in the ground Chicken and cook the meat until it is no longer pink using a potato masher utensil to break up the meat into small pieces. Add in the red peppers, garlic powder, onion salt, and chilli powder. Add in 3/4 of your herb mixture to the meat, stir it all together and remove from the heat.Assembly:Spray the tortilla and place into the bottom of the baking dish. Add 1/3 of the meat mixture to cover the bottom. Keep in mind that you will be making 3 layers and need enough meat to cover each layer. Add a handful of the black beans, 1/3 of a jar of the salsa, and a layer of the cheese. Complete this exact process 2 more times. Remember to spray each tortilla before adding it to the lasagne. Bake at 425 degrees for 25-30 minutes.Let cool slightly before serving.
Herb Mixture
- Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until nice and smooth.
Time for a Fiesta!
In conclusion, this Mexican lasagne recipe with tortilla layers is a delicious and unique twist on the classic Italian dish. With layers of seasoned ground chicken, beans, peppers and melty cheese sandwiched between soft tortillas, every bite is packed with bold and vibrant flavours.
The addition of Mexican spices and toppings like fresh cilantro, jalapeños, and lime juice give this dish a fresh and zesty kick. It’s the perfect comfort food to serve for a cozy family dinner or as a crowd-pleaser for a party.
Give this recipe a try and enjoy a delicious and satisfying meal with a little bit of Mexican flair.