Sexy Mexi Bake

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Sexy Mexi Bake

Recipe Makes 6 Servings. Each Serving Is:

Cals

406

Protein

45g

Carbs

35g

Fat

11g

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs (680 g) extra lean ground chicken
  • 1/2 c. red onions, diced
  • 1 c. bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 cup. canned black beans, drained/rinsed
  • 1⁄2 c. frozen corn
  • 1.5 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 c. tomato pasta sauce (any favourite)
  • 1 c. salsa (any favourite)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh Cilantro, minced
  • 8 small corn tortillas or ~2 c. cooked rice
  • 1.5 c. shredded cheddar cheese
  • Optional toppings: sour cream & diced green
    onion

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F. Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with oil spray and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, cook ground chicken, onions, green pepper and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink.
3. Add the black beans, tomatoes, corn, chili powder and cumin. Cook and stir for 2 more minutes. Add pasta sauce, salsa, and black pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cilantro and remove from heat.
4. To assemble lasagna, spread 1⁄3 sauce mixture over bottom of the prepared pan. Top with 1⁄2 the tortillas top with 1⁄3 sauce mixture , followed by 1⁄2 the cheese. Cover cheese with the remaining tortillas, followed by the remaining sauce. Sprinkle remaining cheese over sauce.
5. Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and bake for 10 more minutes. Let lasagna stand at least 10 minutes before slicing for easier serving. Top each piece with a dollop of sour cream and some green onions.

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