Chicken Fajita Lasagne
Give classic lasagne a delicious fajita-inspired twist! Combining the best of two comforting favourites, this recipe uses a homemade Mexican-style spice blend to give the all-important sauce its rich, fakeaway flavours. Layer up with mildly spiced chicken chunks, vibrant veggies, a creamy tomato-cheese sauce, and a tangy topping of reduced-fat Cheddar. Then, let your oven do the hard work until you're rewarded with a golden, bubbling crowd-pleaser!
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories458
- Carbs41g
- Protein41g
- Fat12g
- Saturates6.5g
- Sugars14g
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We bet you weren’t expecting this fajita-inspired twist on classic lasagne! Two comfort food staples in one, our Chicken Fajita Lasagne is easy, cheesy and lower in calories than you might think.
At the heart of the dish is a rich, homemade Mexican-style spice blend that gives our sauce its signature fakeaway flavours. Layered with tender, mildly spiced chicken chunks, vibrant veggies, and a creamy tomato-cheese sauce, every bite is heaven on a fork!
You’ll know it’s ready when the bubbling topping of reduced-fat Cheddar melts until golden brown. Whether you’re feeding the family or hosting friends, this is one of those dishes that’ll always impress and leave clean plates all round.
Too good to eat once, the leftovers are batch-friendly too! This is your cue to make some room in your freezer.
What diets is Chicken Fajita Lasagne suitable for?
This recipe isn’t suitable for vegetarian, dairy-free or gluten-free diets.
Please make sure to double or triple check all of your ingredients if you’re cooking for people with allergies.
Do you need any special ingredients to make Chicken Fajita Lasagne?
You’ll make good use of your spice collection while putting this recipe together!
We’ve saved time by adding a ready-mixed blend of Mexican herbs and spices to our ingredients list. You should be able to find it in the herbs and spices aisle at most supermarkets, or on Amazon.
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This ready-mixed Mexican blend saves time and effort!
We used a durable 28 x 24cm ovenproof dish.
How many calories are in this Chicken Fajita Lasagne?
There are 458 calories per portion in this Chicken Fajita Lasagne, which means it falls into our Weekly Indulgence category.
To cut down the amount of calories even more, you can simply halve the portion size and serve with a healthy accompaniment!
This Chicken Fajita Lasagne is perfect if you’re following a calorie-controlled diet, and fits well with any one of the major diet plans such as Weight Watchers.
As a guide, an average man needs around 2,500kcal (10,500kJ) a day to maintain a healthy body weight. For an average woman, that figure is around 2,000kcal (8,400kJ) a day. Obviously, if your goal is to lose weight then you might want to adjust these slightly! You can read more about these recommendations on the NHS website.
Step 1
Mix all the spices together in a small bowl and use 2 tsp to coat the chicken. Cover and allow to marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the sauce.
Step 2
Place a large saucepan over a medium heat, add the garlic, tomatoes, stock and 1 tbsp of the Mexican-style spice mix (you can save any remaining spice mix in a jar to use again). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
Step 3
While the sauce simmers, spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes until sealed on all sides. Add the peppers and onions and cook for a further 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Step 4
Whisk the cream cheese into the spicy tomato sauce until melted, and squeeze in the lime juice. The sauce should be the consistency of single cream. If it seems a little watery, increase the heat and simmer rapidly for a few minutes until thickened.
Step 5
Remove 200ml of sauce and put aside for the topping. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan.
Step 6
Stir the sauce into the chicken, peppers and onions, add the sweetcorn and coriander. Pour half the fajita mix into the bottom of the ovenproof dish. Lay 3 lasagne sheets on top and add the rest of the fajita mix and then the remaining lasagne sheets. Pour the reserved sauce over the top and sprinkle on the grated cheese.
Step 7
Place on a baking tray and into the oven for 40-50 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling and the pasta feels tender when you insert a knife.
Step 8
Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
What could I serve with this Chicken Fajita Lasagne?
While this Chicken Fajita Lasagne is a feast to begin with, you can take things up a notch with these gorgeous side dishes:
How do you know when this Chicken Fajita Lasagne is cooked?
You should cook this Chicken Fajita Lasagne until the cheese is golden and bubbling and the pasta feels tender when you insert a knife. This will take around 50 minutes in the oven.
Standard advice here in the UK is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and stayed at that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep your family safe.
How long can you keep Chicken Fajita Lasagne in the fridge?
Once you’ve put it out, ideally you should eat it within 4 hours.
If you allow any leftovers to cool, make sure to refrigerate in a container with a lid and chill. You can keep leftovers of Chicken Fajita Lasagne in the fridge for 3 days or so.
Can I freeze Chicken Fajita Lasagne?
Yes, you can! This recipe can be frozen, but please remember to do the following;
- Freeze it as soon as it is cold enough.
- Use a container or bag that is suitable for freezing.
Don’t forget to add a label telling you the name of the recipe and the date you’re stashing it in the freezer.
How do I reheat Chicken Fajita Lasagne?
From chilled: Place in a microwave proof container with loosely fitting lid and heat for 4-7 minutes until piping hot.
From frozen: Allow to defrost, and heat covered in the microwave for 5-7 minutes, checking midway through. Keep cooking until piping hot.
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Chicken Fajita Lasagne
Combining the best of two comforting favourites, our Chicken Fajita Lasagne gives classic lasagne a Mexican-style twist!
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Prep Time
20 MINS
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Cook Time
1 HR 5
- KCals 458
- Carbs 41G
Instructions
- Mix all the spices together in a small bowl and use 2 tsp to coat the chicken. Cover and allow to marinate for 10 minutes while you prepare the sauce.
- Place a large saucepan over a medium heat, add the garlic, tomatoes, stock and 1 tbsp of the Mexican-style spice mix (you can save any remaining spice mix in a jar to use again). Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
- While the sauce simmers, spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and place over a medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes until sealed on all sides. Add the peppers and onions and cook for a further 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Whisk the cream cheese into the spicy tomato sauce until melted, and squeeze in the lime juice. The sauce should be the consistency of single cream. If it seems a little watery, increase the heat and simmer rapidly for a few minutes until thickened.
- Remove 200ml of sauce and put aside for the topping. Preheat the oven to 180°C fan.
- Stir the sauce into the chicken, peppers and onions, add the sweetcorn and coriander. Pour half the fajita mix into the bottom of the ovenproof dish. Lay 3 lasagne sheets on top and add the rest of the fajita mix and then the remaining lasagne sheets. Pour the reserved sauce over the top and sprinkle on the grated cheese.
- Place on a baking tray and into the oven for 40-50 minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbling and the pasta feels tender when you insert a knife.
- Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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