Verde Mexican Chicken “lasagna” Recipe

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Verde Mexican Chicken “lasagna”
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Directions:

  1. Chop cilantro. Soften cream cheese. Microwave on HIGH 30-45 seconds or until very soft. Mix cilantro into cream cheese, add Cumin.
  2. Put 2/3 cup of the enchilada sauce over bottom of small casserole pan (8x8 or so).
  3. Pour remaining enchilada sauce into a large shallow bowl for dipping.
  4. To assemble lasagna, dip four tortillas into enchilada sauce in bowl and arrange over sauce in casserole dish, overlapping as necessary. Scoop half of the cream cheese mixture over tortillas, dropping by teaspoon evenly arranged.
  5. Top with half of the chicken, onion, corn, spinach, green chilis and cheese.
  6. Repeat layers one time. (see below).
  7. Dip remaining four tortillas into sauce and arrange over top layer. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over lasagna and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
  8. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 12-15 minutes or until center is hot. Let stand 5 minutes.
  9. Layers from bottom up:.
  10. Sauce, Tortillas (dipped), Cream Cheese/Cilantro, Onion, Chicken, Corn, Spinach, Green Chili's, Cheese.
  11. REPEAT.
  12. Yield: 4-6 servings.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 691.02 Kcal (2893 kJ)
Calories from fat 385.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.87g 66%
Cholesterol 176.55mg 59%
Sodium 644.97mg 27%
Potassium 563.23mg 12%
Total Carbs 37.76g 13%
Sugars 6.21g 25%
Dietary Fiber 4.55g 18%
Protein 39.28g 79%
Vitamin C 18.4mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 22%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 428.8mg 43%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 220.42 Kcal (923 kJ)
Calories from fat 123.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.68g 66%
Cholesterol 56.32mg 59%
Sodium 205.73mg 27%
Potassium 179.66mg 12%
Total Carbs 12.04g 13%
Sugars 1.98g 25%
Dietary Fiber 1.45g 18%
Protein 12.53g 79%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 31%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 22%
Iron 1mg 17%
Calcium 136.8mg 43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.6
    Points
  • 18
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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