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Southwestern Chicken Lasagna Roll-Ups

Cheesy, flavorful lasagna roll-ups filled with chicken, beans, and southwestern spices for an easy weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Colander
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 12 lasagna noodles
  • 2 cups shredded or diced cooked chicken
  • 1 15-ounce can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 11-ounce can yellow corn drained
  • 1 4-ounce can diced green chiles
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cholula hot sauce
  • 2 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend divided
  • 1 8-ounce package cream cheese softened
  • 2 10-ounce cans red enchilada sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Cook the lasagna noodles according to package directions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente; drain and spread them out to prevent sticking.
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, rinsed and drained black beans, drained corn, diced green chiles, taco seasoning, garlic powder, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro, Cholula hot sauce, and 1 1/2 cups of the shredded Mexican cheese; mix until evenly combined and set aside.
  • In another large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with about 1/2 cup of the enchilada sauce using a hand mixer until smooth; then beat in the remaining enchilada sauce until fully incorporated.
  • Spoon about 1/3 cup of the enchilada-cream cheese mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  • Stir one-third of the enchilada-cream cheese mixture into the chicken filling to moisten it.
  • Divide the chicken mixture evenly among the 12 cooked lasagna noodles, spreading the filling along each noodle, then roll each noodle up and place seam-side down in the baking dish. Add any leftover filling into the dish around the rolls.
  • Pour any remaining enchilada-cream cheese mixture over the roll-ups, then bake uncovered for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the remaining 1 cup of shredded Mexican cheese, and return to the oven for 5 minutes until the cheese is melted; serve warm.

Notes

  • Use cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Spread noodles flat to prevent them from sticking together.
  • You can substitute your favorite enchilada sauce.
  • Adjust hot sauce to taste.