Dinner for 6
Mexican Chicken Lasagna
Shredded chicken, creamy salsa, corn, tortillas, and melted cheeses bake together in layers for a hearty Mexican-style casserole.
$8.32for 4 servings
$2.08 per serving$8.32 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: cookingclassy.com
- 80 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
MexicanBudgetFamilyDinnersCold-weather comfort
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 8.5 oz | $1.19Typical price |
| Salsa$0.14/oz typical | 11 oz | $1.59Typical price |
| Enchilada or taco sauce$0.16/oz typical | 4 oz | $0.64Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.09Typical price |
| Tortillas$0.30 each typical | 8 | $2.40Typical price |
| Corn on the cob$0.60 each typical | 0.75 | $0.38Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.49 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 1/3 cups fire roasted salsa
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- salt and freshly ground black pepper (optional)
- 8 corn tortillas
- 1 cup fresh corn
- 4 oz finely shredded monterey jack cheese
- 4 oz finely shredded cheddar cheese
Steps
- Heat the oven to 375 F and simmer the chicken in enough water to cover it for 15 to 18 minutes, until it reaches 165 F.
- Shred the chicken, then mix it with the sour cream, salsa, green chiles, cilantro, chili powder, paprika, cumin, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- Arrange 4 tortillas in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, then spread on half the chicken mixture, half the corn, and half the cheeses.
- Add the remaining tortillas, chicken mixture, corn, and cheeses in another layer.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then rest the casserole for 10 minutes before cutting.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
- Tortillas for Pita or naanabout $0.25/each more at typical prices
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