Description

This dish is a twist on Italian lasagna, but with a Mexican flavor. Instead of lasagna noodles, this casserole is made with flour tortillas. Serve with a side salad of your choice.

Ingredients

• 1 T. vegetable oil
• 1 lb. ground chicken or turkey
• 2 small green or red bell peppers, seeded and chopped
• 1 small onion, peeled and chopped
• 4 oz. candiced green chiles
• 1.25 oz. packet Taco Seasoning or Fajita Seasoning
• 16 oz. jar Taco Sauce , Medium, divided
• ten 6 inch fajita-sized flour tortillas, divided
• 2 c. shredded Mexican blend or Monterey Jack cheese, divided

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 13x9 inch baking dish.
2. Heat oil in a large skillet; add chicken; cook, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink. Stir in bell peppers, onion, chiles and seasoning mix. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are slightly tender.
3. Spread 1/2 cup taco sauce onto bottom of the prepared baking dish. Cover with 5 tortillas. Spread with half of the chicken mixture and another 1/2 cup taco sauce. Sprinkle with 1 cup cheese. Repeat with remaining ingredients.