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Mexican Chicken-sour Cream Lasagna

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12 uncooked lasagna noodles
2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
1/4 cup milk
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can (4.5 oz) Old El Paso® chopped green chiles, undrained
8 to 10 medium green onions, sliced (about 1/2 cup)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
3 cups finely shredded Mexican-style Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend (12 oz)
1 large red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 can (2.25 oz) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup crushed nacho cheese-flavor tortilla chips
Additional chopped or whole fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

1.) Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package. Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix soup, sour cream, milk, cumin, garlic powder, chicken and chiles.

2.) Spread about 1 1/4 cups of the chicken mixture in baking dish. Top with 4 noodles. Spread 1 1/4 cups chicken mixture over noodles; sprinkle with onions and cilantro. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese.

3.) Top with 4 noodles. Spread 1 1/4 cups chicken mixture over noodles; sprinkle with bell pepper and olives. Sprinkle with 1 cup of the cheese. Top with 4 noodles; spread with remaining chicken mixture.

4.) Bake uncovered 30 minutes; sprinkle with tortilla chips and remaining 1 cup cheese. Bake 15 to 30 minutes longer or until bubbly and hot in center. Sprinkle with additional cilantro. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 0 hr 30 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
   
Category: Lunch & Snacks
Main Ingredient: Chicken
Cooking Method: Baking
Recipe Tags: mexican mexican chicken sour cream chicken
   

Chef's Note & Story

The nacho cheese tortilla chips add color and flavor, but you can also use regular tortilla chips for the topping.

Spoon your favorite salsa over servings of lasagna for a touch of color.

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