Mexican Chicken "Lasagna"

A fun twist on lasagna starts with enchilada sauce and corn tortillas to create a quick microwave casserole.

¼ cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
1 pkg (8 oz) cream cheese
2 cups (8 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1 medium onion (about ⅔ cup chopped)
1 can (28 oz) enchilada sauce
12 (6-in.) corn tortillas
3 cups diced or shredded cooked chicken
Additional chopped fresh cilantro leaves (optional)

1. Chop cilantro. Place cream cheese in microwave safe bowl and microwave on HIGH 30-45 seconds or until very soft. Add cilantro and 1½ cups of the Monterey Jack cheese; mix well. Chop onion and set aside. Spread ⅔ cup of the enchilada sauce over bottom of deep sided casserole dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce into 4-qt mixing bowl; set aside.

2. To assemble lasagna, using tongs, dip four tortillas into enchilada sauce in mixing bowl and arrange over sauce in baking dish, overlapping as necessary. Top with half of the cream cheese mixture. Then top with 1 cup of the chicken and one-third of the onion. Repeat layers one time. Dip remaining four tortillas into sauce and arrange over second layer. Top with remaining chicken and onion. Pour remaining enchilada sauce over lasagna and sprinkle with remaining ½ cup Monterey Jack cheese.

3. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 12-15 minutes or until center is hot. Let stand 10 minutes. Sprinkle with additional chopped cilantro. Cut into squares and serve.

Note: This recipe can be assembled up to one night in advance. Prepare through Step 2; cover and refrigerate. When ready to serve, let dish stand at room temperature 15 minutes. Microwave, covered, on HIGH 21-23 minutes or until hot. Proceed as recipe directs.