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Protein Noodle Enchilada Lasagna

Maria Emmerich
Prep Time 6 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Course Beef and Lamb, Main Course, Nut Free, Poultry
Cuisine American, Italian, Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 453

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons duck fat butter or coconut oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • teaspoons Redmond Real salt use code Maria15 for 15% off
  • 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped (or 1 head roasted garlic)
  • cups chicken broth I used kettle and fire brand
  • 28- ounces canned diced tomatoes or tomato purée
  • 2 pounds ground beef or ground chicken Click HERE
  • 3 tablespoons taco seasoning Click HERE
  • 10 slices deli chicken Click HERE
  • 3 cups shredded Monterey jack cheese
  • Garnish with Avocado cilantro and Cotija cheese

Instructions
 

  • Heat the fat to medium high heat in a cast iron skillet. Add the onions and saute for 4 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Saute for 2 more minutes.
  • Add the broth and tomatoes/puree and simmer on medium high for 8 minutes. Use a stick blender to purée or pour sauce into a blender and combine until smooth and set aside.
  • Place another tablespoon ghee or oil to the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the ground beef or ground chicken and season with taco seasoning. Cook for a few minutes while crumbling with a wooden spoon. Add reserved sauce and cover. Cook for 5 minutes on medium or until the beef/chicken is cooked through and no longer pink. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place 5 slices of deli chicken in the bottom of a 9 inch cast iron skillet or casserole dish. Top with 1/2 the ground beef/chicken mixture, 1/2 the Monterey Jack cheese. Top with more deli slices, saucy chicken and cheese. Place in oven and bake for 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with slices of avocado, cilantro and Cotija cheese.

Nutrition

Calories: 453 | Fat: 25g | Protein: 38g | Carbohydrates: 8g | Fiber: 2g | P:E Ratio: 1.2