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Light and Easy Mexican Lasagna is a Weight Watcher friendly casserole that is 6 Freestyle Points for a large portion. Cook the veggies in a skillet, mix together in a bolw and layer in a baking dish - super simple! Perfect for weeknights, to make ahead for a busy evening, freezer meal or a meal to take and share. #freezermeal #weightwatcherfriendly #mexicancasserole #weeknighdinner #makeaheaddinner #mealstotake #mealsthatgather
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Light & Easy Mexican Lasagna (WW Friendly)

Mexican Lasagna is a perfect weeknight dinner on a workday or school night and is easy to prepare, yet it is still a light and healthy meal. It can be frozen, prepared ahead, or taken to a friend.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: easy, enchiladas, healthy, meals that gather, meals to take, mexican lasagna, weeknight meal
Servings: 6 portions

Equipment

  • skillet
  • wooden spoon
  • mixing bowl
  • can opener
  • baking dish

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup Frozen seasoning blend (onion, bell pepper, celery)
  • 1 can green enchilada sauce (or 2 Cups salsa, or verde salsa)
  • 2 cups greek yogurt
  • 4 cans white meat chicken drained and rinsed
  • 1 can black beans rinsed and drained
  • 1 packet taco seasoning
  • 1 can whole kernel corn drained
  • 16 corn tortillas
  • 2 cups Fat Free Cheddar Cheese grated

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a skillet, cook seasoning blend in olive oil, until the onions are translucent. (approx 5 minutes)
  • Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, stir together greek yogurt and enchilada sauce (or salsa), and taco seasoning.
  • Drain and rinse cans of chicken, corn and beans and add to mixing bowl.
  • Add seasoning blend once its cooked.
  • Stir together all ingredients in mixing bowl, breaking up chicken and mixing thoroughly.
  • Place 6 corn tortillas in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
  • Top with half of the chicken mixture.
  • Sprinkle with 1/3 cheese.
  • Repeat.
  • Top with 1 more layer of corn tortillas and then the rest of the cheese.
  • Bake for 20-30 minutes or until cheese is melted and edges start to brown.

Notes

So, this too is 6 Weight Watcher Freestyle Points.
Don't let the steps overwhelm you, its easy. Basically cook the veggies in a skillet and mix everything else together in a mixing bowl. Stir it up and layer between tortillas. Your family will love it!