Mexican Chicken Lasagna Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, lightly packed
1 (8 oz) package cream cheese
2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded, divided
1 medium onion (about 2/3 cup chopped )
1 (28 oz) can enchilada sauce
12 (6 inch) corn tortillas
3 cups cooked chicken (diced or shredded )
fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (optional)

Directions:

Chop cilantro with Chef’s Knife. Place cream cheese in Classic Batter Bowl. Microwave on HIGH 30-45 seconds or until very soft. Add cilantro and 11/2 cups of the Monterey Jack cheese; mix well using Small Mix ‘N Scraper®. Chop onion using Food Chopper; set aside. Spread 2/3 cup of the enchilada sauce over bottom of Deep Covered Baker. Pour remaining enchilada sauce into Stainless (4-qt.) Mixing Bowl; set aside.
To assemble lasagna, using Sauté Tongs, dip four tortillas into enchilada sauce in mixing bowl and arrange over sauce in baker overlapping as necessary. Scoop half of the cream cheese mixture over tortillas using Small Scoop; spread using Small Spreader. Top with 1 cup of the chicken and one-third of the onion. Repeat layers one time. Dip remaining four tortillas into sauce and arrange over second layer. Top with remaining chicken and onion. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over lasagna and sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
Microwave, covered, on HIGH 12-15 minutes or until center is hot. Let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with additional chopped cilantro. Cut into squares using Utility Knife; serve using Mini-Serving Spatula.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	767.79 Kcal (3215 kJ)
Calories from fat	458.46 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	50.94g	78%
Cholesterol	127.96mg	43%
Sodium	1096.39mg	46%
Potassium	504.52mg	11%
Total Carbs	39.78g	13%
Sugars	2.23g	9%
Dietary Fiber	3.3g	13%
Protein	40.08g	80%
Vitamin C	1.7mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	26%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	663mg	66%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	281.09 Kcal (1177 kJ)
Calories from fat	167.84 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	18.65g	78%
Cholesterol	46.85mg	43%
Sodium	401.39mg	46%
Potassium	184.71mg	11%
Total Carbs	14.56g	13%
Sugars	0.82g	9%
Dietary Fiber	1.21g	13%
Protein	14.67g	80%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	3%
Vitamin A	0.3mg	26%
Iron	0.6mg	9%
Calcium	242.7mg	66%

* 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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