V's Mexican Lasagna

Hi Volanda! I have made this recipe at least 6 times since I received my Simple and Delicious magazine a couple years ago. My family loves this lasagna so much. It was the first time using no boil noodles and I was nervous but they work great! I notice the ingredients here are a little different......my magazine calls for 30 ounces of enchilada sauce (I always buy a 28 ounce can of mild La Victoria red enchilada sauce, which is the only kind I will use, and I add 2 ounces of tomato sauce to make the 30 ounces), 1/2 cup minced cilantro instead of 1/4 cup, and 4 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend. I love the way it comes out so I wouldn't dream of doing anything different-it uses the 4 cups of cheese no problem! I very much prefer the noodles over the tortillas in Mexican lasagna. My family cheers when I say I am making this for dinner. I wish I could give this more stars.....it's completely craveable! The only thing wrong with this is that we can eat way too much, way too easily! Thanks so much for your wonderful recipe!

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This was delicious! I halved the recipe using an 8x8 pan. Turned out great. I also used pepper jack cheese along with the Mexican Blend. Made along with homemade enchilada sauce Enchilada Sauce. This will be made often! Thanks V!

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I finally got around to trying this recipe and I'm so glad I did! It tastes great and is a neat alternative to preparing enchiladas. Plus, if you use a store prepped chicken and pre-packaged Mexican cheese, it's way quick and easy to assemble! I have a friend who lives in Mexico and dines pretty well down there...even he loves this dish. Thanks, Volanda, for another winner!

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We enjoyed this but I still like the Mexican Lasagna made with corn tortillas the best - only a personal preference. Mine came out a little dry-not sure what I did wrong.

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Excellent recipe! I will be making this again. I also added a cup of corn and a cup of beans to the mix and it turned out awesome. The only thing I would change is really rinse the beans out well because they made the recipe a little too runny. Everyone loved it and we ate it with salsa and green onion.

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Loved it! Perfect as written, and the flavors were just right. I know no-boil lasagna noodles are a big time-saver, but I still like to use the ones that require boiling in water. Thanks for a great recipe.

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Absolutely fabulous!!!

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I made this tonight... it was a hit!!! I even shared it on Facebook. My husband said to put it in the "keeper" file. Thanks!

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This recipe is to die for, it's really, seriously great! I made this for a birthday celebration, and it was gone before I knew it! Everyone gobbled it up and it was a huge hit. Very easy to put together, and a terrific blend of flavours, we loved this lasagna! We have a hard time getting enchilada suce here, so my DH made some with crushed tomatoes, tomatoe paste, sugar, vinegar and some spices. Thanks for a terrific recipe V! :)

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Over the top, YUM-O! I can see why this made it on to the pages of "Taste of Home". Our grocery store offers several styles of rotisserie chicken and you know I picked the "Southwest Style", for the extra "Sizzle"! I dissolved a teaspoon of Chipotle Pepper Paste in some chicken broth and mixed in about 2/3 cup into the enchilada sauce (my cans were a few ounces shy from what your recipe calls for). I garnished with sour cream and chopped cilantro...Happy Family!! Thanks for the great recipe!

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This was so easy to prepare and the taste was terrific. I used the only kind of enchilada sauce I could find at the time, but would definitely look for some that had more zing the next time. I was a bit concerned that the top layer of noodles was so thick while the bottom one was so thin, but I needn't have worried about that. It was great. I used a 9x13 Pyrex pan, and it boiled out all over the oven. Perhaps that was due to the type of no-boil noodles I chose. Next time I'll use the 10x15 pan. Thanks Chef~V!

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I made this recipe printed from TASTE OF HOME (think it was also Chef~V's from bio info), which had slight variations. For a vegetarian version I just left out the chicken, and to keep with local tastes I substituted the canned enchilada sauce with a 14 oz. container of frozen New Mexican red chile puree, 1-1/2 cups of water, 3/4 tsp. salt, 1/2 tsp garlic powder (left out the minced garlic in recipe) and 1/2 tsp. dry Mexican oregano. I also subbed Mexican cheese blend for the shredded cheddar and jack (original recipe called for 4 cups, but 2 cups was plenty). It was DELICIOUS!

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Awesome!!!

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I made this (and used the Zaar conversion tool to cut the proportions in half). I bought a rotisserie chicken from the grocery store to make the prep time even faster. The single herb(cilantro) was surprisingly flavorful and brought out the spices in the enchilada sauce. The dish came out of the oven not looking like typical lasgna (think more like an open-faced enchilada) but was delicious. This makes for a great company meal.

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This dish is absolutely delicious. I was lucky enough to try it last week, and loved the creative hybrid between lasagna and enchiladas.

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I used regular whole wheat noodles for this one and did cook them before starting the lasagna. I also used FF cottage cheese in place of the ricotta and used my blender to mix it with the cilantro and eggs. It came out creamy and pourable, which was great to layer between the noodles. At serving time after setting for 15 minutes, it made a nice layer and was very tasty! This was a big hit all the way around the table! My grandchildren ate every bite and NO complaints! That is a feat in itself :) Thanks so much for this excellent recipe V!

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Omg, i'm eating it right now and it is SOOOOO good. Everyone in the room is saying "oooh" and "aaahh" Everything is perfect-great flavors, great texture. A total hit and I will make it again and again. Thanks Chef V!

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Great way to use up leftover chicken!! :D I used Homemade Enchilada Sauce for the sauce. I also used whole wheat lasagna noodles and low fat ricotta to make it a little healthier. It was great! Thanks for sharing!! :D

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Wow...can't believe I forgot to rate this! I added Balck beans, corn, galric and 1 can of rotel with jalapenos. Cooked the chicken in hot and spicy taco seasoning and some cumin. This recipe is the bomb!!! Have made it twice now and never any leftovers! The kids LOVE it! Thanks for posting such a great recipe. I'm sure I'll be making this for years to come!!!

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What a great simple dish to make, I used a little less coriander than stated & used all tasty cheese. Hubby was a bit sceptical when I said we were having mexican lasagne but he gobbled it down & complemented the chef, so thanks for posting!

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