Southwestern Tortilla Lasagna

6 Servings 

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken

  • 2 Tbsp garlic powder

  • 2 Tbsp chili powder

  • 1 lime

  • ¼ cup low sodium chicken broth

  • 4 cloves garlic

  • 1  cup purple onion 

  • ½ lb roasted hatch green chilis, skin removed and coarsely chopped 

  • 1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes, no salt added

  • 1 cob of corn, kernels removed 

  • ½ tsp cumin 

  • 6 corn tortillas

  • 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded 

Ingredients for topping 

  • 1 tomato, diced 

  • 1 serrano pepper, diced

  • 1 avocado, diced  

  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped  

  • 1 cup lettuce, finely chopped

Instructions 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375  degrees F.  

  2. Add chicken to a pressure cooker and season with garlic, chili powder, and a sprinkle of salt and pepper.  Add lime juice and chicken broth & pressure cook according to pressure cooker poultry settings.  When the chicken is finished cooking, shred it finely using 2 forks.  

  3. In a large, high sided skillet over medium heat add garlic  and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes.  Add onion, continue stirring and cooking until lightly browned, 1 more minute.  Add green chili and its juices to the skillet and bring to a simmer.  Add canned tomatoes and corn and bring to a simmer.  Season with cumin and salt & pepper to taste and remove from heat. 

  4. Heat a  second skillet  over medium heat.  Cook each tortilla until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. 

  5. In an 8” x 12” baking dish, layer ½ of  the chicken,  chili mixture, tortillas, & cheese and repeat layering with the second ½ of remaining ingredients.  

  6. Place in the oven until the cheese is melted, about 10 minutes. 

  7. Top with ingredients of choice.

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