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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (294g)

Recipe makes 12 servings

The following items or measurements are not included below:

5 dashes olive oil flavored cooking spray

Calories 306
Calories from Fat 37 (12%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 4.1g 6%
Saturated Fat 1.8g 8%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.7g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 53mg 17%
Sodium 627mg 26%
Potassium 746mg 21%
Total Carbohydrate 35.9g 11%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g 28%
Sugars 6.6g
Protein 31.5g 63%

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Layered Mexican Chicken

Recipe #61268 | 50 min | 20 min prep | add private note

By: Renita
May 5, 2003

This is a recipe I got on the weight watchers web site. It is SO GOOD and only 6 points for a hearty serving. Even if you aren't watching your weight, it is a great and filling dish.

SERVES 12 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  2. 2
    Coat a lasagna pan with cooking spray.
  3. 3
    Place chicken in medium saucepan and fill with enough cold water just to cover chicken.
  4. 4
    Set pan over high heat and bring to a boil.
  5. 5
    Reduce heat to medium and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes; drain.
  6. 6
    When chicken is cool enough to handle, cut into 1-inch pieces.
  7. 7
    Transfer chicken to a large bowl and add beans, sour cream, 1 cup of shredded cheese, chilies, cumin, and pepper; mix well and set aside.
  8. 8
    Arrange half of tortillas in bottom of prepared lasagna pan, overlapping pieces to cover surface.
  9. 9
    Top tortillas with half of chicken mixture, layer with remaining tortillas and then top with remaining chicken mixture.
  10. 10
    Sprinkle with remaining cup of cheese.
  11. 11
    Bake until filling is bubbly and cheese is melted, about 30 minutes.
  12. 12
    Let stand 5 minutes before slicing into 12 pieces.
  13. 13
    Serve with salsa on the side.

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From: Kasha

On Dec 9, 2007

I halved this and got 6 big servings. Need to write some notes here. Used 5% creme fraiche, made and used refried beans, only piut a bit of cheese on top, used all the salsa. Really spicy but great, will certainly make again. Might cut or shred the chicken more finely next time and I used dark turkey as it was what I had.

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  • From: amyd31474

    On Aug 5, 2007

    This has become a family favorite. We all love it. The only changes I make is I cut back on the sour cream and throw the salsa in with the chicken mixture. Very yummy. Thanks for posting! Amy

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    From: mickeydownunder

    On Jun 9, 2007

    Don't know what was wrong with me today, TRUE! Saw salsa, threw it INTO mixture too! Saw chilli, put two tablespoons crushed! And to be honest, I did not rush! This is GREAT for entertaining! When it's sunny or if it's raining! Thanks for sharing!

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  • From: dale!

    On May 13, 2003

    This is delicious! I reduced the recipe down for two and used 1 chicken breast and a whole can of red kidney beans, as I'm not sure what black beans are. I also mixed the salsa in with the sour cream instead of serving it on the side and it was great. 30 minutes cooking time was perfect. Thanks, we really enjoyed this!

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