Green Chile Chicken Lasagna

Health score
7%
Green Chile Chicken Lasagna
95 min.
10
400kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your lasagna game? This Green Chile Chicken Lasagna is a delightful twist on the classic Italian dish, combining the rich flavors of creamy ricotta, zesty green chiles, and tender chicken. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this recipe serves up to 10 people, making it an ideal choice for family meals or entertaining friends.

Imagine layers of oven-ready lasagna noodles enveloped in a savory chicken mixture, all topped with gooey mozzarella and a sprinkle of Parmesan. The addition of Old El Paso's Mild Green Chile Enchilada Sauce and chopped green chiles infuses each bite with a unique kick that will tantalize your taste buds. Not only is this dish delicious, but it also packs a nutritious punch, with a balanced caloric breakdown that makes it a satisfying main course without the guilt.

With a total preparation and cooking time of just 95 minutes, you can easily whip up this comforting dish even on a busy weeknight. The best part? It’s a one-pan wonder that minimizes cleanup while maximizing flavor. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to impress your family and friends with this scrumptious Green Chile Chicken Lasagna that’s sure to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • 15 oz ricotta cheese 
  •  eggs 
  • cup parmesan cheese grated
  • cups roasted chicken cooked chopped
  • 10 oz enchilada sauce green canned
  • oz chilis green chopped canned
  • oz no boil lasagna noodles (12 noodles)
  • 16 oz mozzarella cheese shredded

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, mix ricotta cheese, egg and 1/2 cup of the Parmesan cheese; set aside. In another medium bowl, mix chicken, enchilada sauce and green chiles.
  2. In ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish, spread 1 cup of the chicken mixture. Top with 3 uncooked lasagna noodles; press gently into chicken mixture.
  3. Spread with 2/3 cup of the ricotta mixture.
  4. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers 3 times.
  5. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese. Cover with foil.
  6. Bake 45 minutes.
  7. Remove foil; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until lasagna is tender, cheese is bubbly and edges are lightly browned.
  8. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories400kcal
Protein28.8%
Fat47.71%
Carbs23.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.4
Glycemic Load
0.62
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
11.470869655194%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:399.94kcal
20%
Fat:21.17g
32.57%
Saturated Fat:11.69g
73.07%
Carbohydrates:23.45g
7.82%
Net Carbohydrates:21.97g
7.99%
Sugar:2.9g
3.22%
Cholesterol:113.71mg
37.9%
Sodium:813.18mg
35.36%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:28.75g
57.5%
Calcium:415.4mg
41.54%
Selenium:25.65µg
36.64%
Phosphorus:354.88mg
35.49%
Vitamin B12:1.43µg
23.9%
Zinc:2.74mg
18.29%
Vitamin B2:0.31mg
18.26%
Vitamin A:820.98IU
16.42%
Vitamin B3:2.38mg
11.9%
Vitamin B6:0.18mg
8.95%
Potassium:235.2mg
6.72%
Iron:1.14mg
6.35%
Magnesium:24.11mg
6.03%
Fiber:1.48g
5.94%
Vitamin C:4.45mg
5.39%
Vitamin B5:0.54mg
5.36%
Folate:18.47µg
4.62%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.81%
Vitamin D:0.4µg
2.7%
Copper:0.04mg
1.85%
Vitamin K:1.69µg
1.61%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.53%
Manganese:0.03mg
1.53%