Mexican Lasagna Recipe

Name: Mexican Lasagna
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 6-8 small corn tortillas (cut into quarters); 2 teaspoons Dalkin&Co Taco Seasoning (divided); 1 egg; 1/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup sour cream; 1 cup chipotle salsa; 1 pound shredded chicken ((from 1-2 rotisserie chickens)); 4 ounces cream cheese (cut into 1/2 inch cubes); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 3 scallions (chopped); 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

This cheesy creamy Mexican Lasagna (let Lasagna be a loose term here) is a childhood favorite! Growing up we'd have a version of this once a week and it was also a battle who got to eat the last cheesy bits on top. If you want to add bright green salad along side this dish, here is my favorite butter lettuce salad.

An overhead shot of a lavender cast iron enameled skillet of Mexican lasagna with lots of melted cheddar cheese on top and a garnish of cilantro and scallions. There is a gold serving spoon resting on the top edge of the skillet. There is a mustard yellow linen napkin at the bottom left corner and a stack of two mustard yellow ceramic plated with two forks on top to the bottom right corner.

Why I Love This Recipe

This mama Dalkin recipe is one of my absolute favorites. It's cheesy and creamy and loaded with chicken, herbs and seasonings. It comes together in about 10 minutes flat and it makes for an incredible weeknight dish. Best of all... it features my new Dalkin&Co Taco Seasoning to give it some extra jazz! If you can't get enough of this recipe, you must try my Spicy Mexican Mac and Cheese... thank me later!

Ingredients & Substitutions

Ingredient shot of all ingredients in individual clear bowls including taco seasoning, corn tortillas, chipotle salsa, egg, milk, sour cream, cilantro, rotisserie chicken, green onion, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese on a white marbled countertop.

Small Corn Tortillas
Egg
Milk
Sour Cream
Chipotle Salsa
Rotisserie Chicken
Cream Cheese
Cilantro
Scallions
Kosher Salt
Cheddar Cheese
Taco Seasoning

*For a full list of ingredients and instructions please see recipe card below

How to Make Mexican Lasagna

A sheet pan with corn tortillas spread out and cut into quarters seasoned with Dalkin&Co taco seasoning.

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and spray a baking sheet with oil. Place the quartered tortillas on the baking sheet and lightly spray with the oil and sprinkle with the Dalkin&Co Taco Seasoning. Bake for 5 minutes and then set aside.

A large clear bowl with egg, milk, sour cream, salsa, chicken, cream cheese, Dalkin&Co taco seasoning, scallions, and salt on a white marbled countertop.

Step 2: In a large bowl, whisk the egg and add the milk, sour cream, salsa, chicken, cream cheese, Dalkin&Co Taco Seasoning, cilantro, scallions and salt. Stir to combine.

A blue baking dish lined with cooked tortillas at the bottom and layered with chicken mixture on top and topped with shredded cheddar cheese on a white marbled countertop.

Step 3: In a medium sized baking dish or braiser, arrange half of the tortillas in the dish. Spread half of the chicken mixture on top of the tortillas, then sprinkle half of the cheese on top. Repeat this for a second layer.

Cooked Mexican Lasagna in a blue baking dish topped with fresh cilantro leaves on a white marbled countertop.

Step 4: Bake, uncovered, for 35 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the cheese is golden brown on the edges. Garnish with scallions and cilantro and serve.

How to Store Mexican Lasagna

To store this recipe, you can either transfer the remaining leftovers into an air-tight container or simply cover the baking dish with tin foil and store in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.

A tight overhead shot of a lavender cast iron enameled skillet of Mexican lasagna with lots of melted cheddar cheese on top and a garnish of cilantro and scallions. There is a gold serving spoon resting on the top edge of the skillet.

Tips & Tricks

Get creative with this dish. Want to use shredded beef instead of chicken - be my guest. Have a favorite kind of cheese that you would rather swap in - that'll work. Want to use a tomatillo salsa instead of chipotle - excellent choice. Skies the limit with this one and I know it'll become a staple for your dinner table.

FAQs

What is the difference between Mexican lasagna and lasagna?

The only thing they have in common is that they are both LAYERS of food. A traditional lasagna uses noodles, bechamel, a ragu sauce etc. This Mexican Lasagna uses tortillas, chicken, cheddar and salsa. So while they are both incredibly delicious, you can see they couldn't be further apart in terms of taste.