Mexican Tortilla Lasagna
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
Directions
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Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 13x9 inch baking dish.
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.
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.
Bake for 15 - 20 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.
Serve hot.