By Becky Hardin
Updated Jan 28, 2025
Chicken Mexican Lasagna is like eating tacos in a casserole! Today I share a easy Mexican chicken lasagna with tortillas that is relatively guilt-free and SO delicious. It’s perfect for a weeknight meal with the entire family. Easy to make, filled with delicious ingredients, and you can even make them ahead of time!
I could make this Mexican lasagna bake with just 15 minutes of preparation and it is baked to perfection. Such a wonderful feeling when you serve a great hearty family meal straight out of the oven. It’s been a staple in our house ever since!
Due to large in portions it also a great option for your weekly meal prep . If I’m high on Mexican flavors , I like to add some sauteed vegetables or cilantro lime rice or spanish rice in the stuffing. You can’t go wrong with any of these!
Be sure to try my Lasagna Soup and Creamy White Chicken Lasagna too!
Mexican Chicken Lasagna Recipe
This easy Mexican lasagna with chicken is a great healthier dinner option. Layers of your favorite tacos baked into a lasagna-like casserole. It’s so good! Tortillas, chicken, salsa, cheese, beans, and more are always delicious.
I topped off this Mexican chicken lasagna recipe with some plain greek yogurt, a great substitute when trying to make Mexican food a bit less calorie-filled. You’ll never miss the sour cream or Mexican crema!
Red salsa is the first choice when it comes to preparing anything Mexican for most of us. And here I’m sharing my Mexican Chicken Lasagna with green sauce but it’s not verde salsa ! It’s spinach!
This is the perfect quick and easy weeknight meal, and also a great option for making the night before to heat up when you’re ready to chow down. And believe me, you’ll whole family will love it!
No oven, don’t worry, I have got you covered with my Skillet Lasagna . And for anyone who follow Points, try this Weight Watchers Lasagna .
Ingredients
- Chicken: I like shredded chicken for this Mexican lasagna. You can use a pre-cooked rotisserie chicken, or make your own shredded chicken . You can also use ground chicken.
- Tortillas: I recommend flour tortillas. But you can use any tortillas you like! Corn tortillas will get a little crunchier, which you might prefer.
- Taco Seasoning : I am using my homemade taco seasoning , but use any store bought that you like.
- Black Beans & Corn: For quick cooking, I’m using a can of black beans and corn. You can also use canned black beans and corn.
- Salsa: Try this blender salsa , or use any salsa you love!
- Cheese: Shredded Mexican blend cheese works great. Or add Colby Jack or pepper jack.
Variations & Substitutions
- I love this dish with chicken, but you can also make it with cooked ground beef, ground turkey, or mix of both.
- Swap with almond flour tortillas if you want to make keto lasagna bake or on low-carb diet.
- I use homemade red salsa in my lasagna bake, taco sauce , enchilada sauce or green tomato salsa , are few to experiment with.
- Throw some red chili flakes, hot chilies or green jalapeños for extra heat. Please be mindful while adding and adjust as per taste.
- If you are a vegetarian and looking for a vegetarian Mexican Lasagna , I suggest you substitute chicken with vegetarian chicken and follow the rest of the recipe.
- If you have no access to oven, I’m here to share Stovetop Lasagna , Crockpot Lasagna , Dutch Oven Lasagna , Instant Pot Lasagna . Enjoy!!
Tips For Success
- Layer the tortillas in the bottom of your baking dish, making sure they overlap. Ingredients tends to fall out on the bottom from any open space.
- Make sure chicken is fully cooked before adding it into the lasagna bake.
- Cover the casserole with foil for the first part of baking, It protects the top from browning out too quickly.
- Top it with some black olives, fresh salsa or guacamole while serving.
How to Store and Reheat
Refrigerate: Just pop any leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate. Tortillas will keep absorbing the juices from stuffing, you may find leftovers softer as compared to the fresh one. Just microwave them in 30 seconds interval.
Freeze: If you are looking for a freezer meal , then this is a great option. You can freeze it before baking then thaw in the fridge overnight before cooking according to the instructions. You can also freeze this cooked and then defrost in the fridge before reheating.
Serving Suggestions
This baked Mexican lasagna is delicious and hearty enough to serve by itself. That’s what I love about casseroles ! But it’s also great to serve with rice like Cilantro Lime Rice or Easy Mexican Rice . Add some veggies, and salad side dishes like Confetti Corn Salad or Mexican Potato Skins .
End the supper with some desserts like Churros with Chocolate Sauce , Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars and Tres Leches Cake .
5-Star Review
“I made this last night and it was the moistest chicken we’ve ever had. A bit of crispy and the flavor was wonderful. I didn’t have buttermilk and did add lemon juice to 1% milk. I am making it again today. Thank you for this recipe.” – Dawn
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- ▢ 1 pound shredded rotisserie chicken fully cooked
- ▢ 12 (6-inch) Old El Paso soft tortillas
- ▢ 1 ounce Old El Paso Taco Seasoning 1 packet
- ▢ 15 ounces canned black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
- ▢ 15 ounces canned corn 1 can, drained and rinsed
- ▢ 5 ounces baby spinach
- ▢ 1 cup fresh cilantro
- ▢ 1 cup salsa
- ▢ 2 cups shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
Video
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- Spray a casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the taco seasoning with the chicken. Set aside. 1 pound shredded rotisserie chicken, 1 ounce Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
- In a food processor or blender, combine spinach, cilantro, and salsa. Pulse until fully chopped and combined. 5 ounces baby spinach, 1 cup fresh cilantro, 1 cup salsa
- Layer 6 tortillas into the bottom of your casserole dish, overlapping slightly. 12 (6-inch) Old El Paso soft tortillas
- Cover with one cup cheese, the half of the beans, half of the corn, and half of the chicken. Take one cup of the spinach mixture and cover the chicken. 15 ounces canned black beans, 2 cups shredded Mexican Blend Cheese, 15 ounces canned corn
- On the second layer, start with tortillas, then beans, then corn, then chicken, and finally the spinach mixture. Top with the remaining cheese. 12 (6-inch) Old El Paso soft tortillas, 15 ounces canned black beans, 15 ounces canned corn, 2 cups shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove foil and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the top is browned to your liking.
- Serve warm topped with jalapeños, Greek yogurt (or low-fat sour cream,) and more cilantro.
Equipment
- 9×13 Baking Pan
- Food Processor OR
- High Powered Blender
Becky’s Tips
- FOR GARNISH: plain greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream, more cilantro, and Old El Paso jalapenos
- I like to use small soft flour tortillas for this recipe, but you can use corn if you prefer. Almond flour tortillas are also perfect for kep-bake.
- Make sure the tortillas overlap in the bottom of your dish.
- I love this with chicken, but you can also make it with cooked ground beef, turkey or mix of both.
- I like to use black beans, but kidney beans, pinto beans will also work great.
- Throw some red chili flakes, hot chilies or green jalapeños for extra heat. Please be mindful while adding and adjust as per taste.
- If you are a vegetarian and looking for a vegetarian Mexican Lasagna , I suggest you substitute chicken with vegetarian chicken and follow the rest of the recipe.
- If you want to make lasagna without flour tortillas, just remove them and follow the remaining recipe. Portions may not hold the shape,
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make Mexican Lasagna With Tortillas
Preheat the oven and prepare the casserole dish: To start with preheat the oven to 425°F. Spray a casserole dish with nonstick spray.
Season the shredded chicken: Combine 1 pound of shredded rotisserie chicken and 1 ounce of Old El Paso Taco Seasoning in a medium sized bowl. Mix them well and keep it aside.
Prepare the sauce: Now gather all ingredients for the sauce. In a food processor or blender, combine 5 ounces of baby spinach, 1 cup of fresh cilantro, and 1 of cup salsa. Pulse until fully chopped and combined.
Start layering the ingredients: Now that sauce and chicken stuffing is ready, let’s start to layer. I’m using 12 6-inch size Old El Paso soft tortillas for this recipe. First layer 6 tortillas into the bottom of your casserole dish, overlapping slightly.
I’m using 15 ounces of canned black beans, 2 cups of shredded Mexican Blend Cheese and 15 ounces of canned corn in total. For the first layer I’ll use half of them and the chicken.
Cover tortillas with one cup cheese, the half of the beans, half of the corn, and half of the chicken. Take one cup of the spinach mixture and cover the chicken.
Repeat for the second layer and top with cheese. Start with 6 tortillas, then beans, then corn, then chicken, and finally the spinach mixture. Top with the remaining cheese.
Bake and serve: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly. Remove foil and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the top is browned to your liking.
Serve topped with jalapenos, Greek yogurt and cilantro.
This Mexican chicken lasagna recipe is so delicious! Like your favorite taco dinner, all baked into a casserole. The whole family will love this dish!
More Mexican Recipes for Dinner
Beer Battered Fish Tacos
Mexican Hot Dogs
Taco Ring
Mexican Tostadas
Taco Salad
Tacos Al Pastor
Beef Chimichangas
Cheesy Gordita Crunch
Mexican Chicken Lasagna
Equipment
- 9x13 Baking Pan
- Food Processor OR
- High Powered Blender
Ingredients
- 1 pound shredded rotisserie chicken fully cooked
- 12 (6-inch) Old El Paso soft tortillas
- 1 ounce Old El Paso Taco Seasoning 1 packet
- 15 ounces canned black beans 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 15 ounces canned corn 1 can, drained and rinsed
- 5 ounces baby spinach
- 1 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F
- Spray a casserole dish with nonstick spray.
- In a medium-sized bowl, combine the taco seasoning with the chicken. Set aside. 1 pound shredded rotisserie chicken, 1 ounce Old El Paso Taco Seasoning
- In a food processor or blender, combine spinach, cilantro, and salsa. Pulse until fully chopped and combined. 5 ounces baby spinach, 1 cup fresh cilantro, 1 cup salsa
- Layer 6 tortillas into the bottom of your casserole dish, overlapping slightly. 12 (6-inch) Old El Paso soft tortillas
- Cover with one cup cheese, the half of the beans, half of the corn, and half of the chicken. Take one cup of the spinach mixture and cover the chicken. 15 ounces canned black beans, 2 cups shredded Mexican Blend Cheese, 15 ounces canned corn
- On the second layer, start with tortillas, then beans, then corn, then chicken, and finally the spinach mixture. Top with the remaining cheese. 12 (6-inch) Old El Paso soft tortillas, 15 ounces canned black beans, 15 ounces canned corn, 2 cups shredded Mexican Blend Cheese
- Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes, until the cheese is bubbly.
- Remove foil and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the top is browned to your liking.
- Serve warm topped with jalapeños, Greek yogurt (or low-fat sour cream,) and more cilantro.
Video
Notes
- FOR GARNISH: plain greek yogurt or low-fat sour cream, more cilantro, and Old El Paso jalapenos
- I like to use small soft flour tortillas for this recipe, but you can use corn if you prefer. Almond flour tortillas are also perfect for kep-bake.
- Make sure the tortillas overlap in the bottom of your dish.
- I love this with chicken, but you can also make it with cooked ground beef, turkey or mix of both.
- I like to use black beans, but kidney beans, pinto beans will also work great.
- Throw some red chili flakes, hot chilies or green jalapeños for extra heat. Please be mindful while adding and adjust as per taste.
- If you are a vegetarian and looking for a vegetarian Mexican Lasagna , I suggest you substitute chicken with vegetarian chicken and follow the rest of the recipe.
- If you want to make lasagna without flour tortillas, just remove them and follow the remaining recipe. Portions may not hold the shape,
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
