Mexican Chicken Lasagna

By Mague

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese
• 2 cups (8 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
• 1 medium onion (about 2/3 cup chopped)
• 1 can (28 oz) enchilada sauce
• 12 (6-in.) corn tortillas
• 3 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
• Additional chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional

Preparation

Step 1

1. 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 1½ 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.
2. 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 ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese.
3. 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.
Yield: 8 servings
Nutrients per serving: Calories 390, Total Fat 22 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Cholesterol 105 mg,
Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 26 g, Sodium 710 mg, Fiber 2 g
Cook’s Tips: This recipe can be assembled up to one night in advance.
Prepare through Step 2; cover and refrigerate. When ready to serve, let
baker stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Microwave, covered,
on HIGH 21-23 minutes or until hot. Proceed as recipe directs.
Spicy enchilada sauce can be used for more kick.