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Firecracker Chicken Cottage Cheese Tortilla Lasagna ready to serve

Firecracker Chicken Cottage Cheese Tortilla Lasagna

A delicious and exciting twist on traditional lasagna, featuring shredded chicken, zesty salsa, and creamy cottage cheese, all layered with tortillas for a gluten-free option.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup cottage cheese Can substitute with ricotta cheese for a creamier texture.
  • 8 small tortillas Use corn or flour tortillas depending on preference.
  • 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
  • 1 cup salsa Use hot salsa for extra spiciness.
Seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix the shredded chicken with salsa, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Layering
  1. In a baking dish, layer tortillas, half of the chicken mixture, half of the cottage cheese, and half of the shredded cheese.
  2. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used, finishing with cheese on top.
Baking
  1. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  2. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes or until the top is golden and bubbly.
Serving
  1. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

To store leftovers, let the lasagna cool completely, then cover it tightly and refrigerate for up to 3-4 days. Can be frozen for up to 2 months.