Alfredo Chicken Lasagna

Name: Alfredo Chicken Lasagna
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 tablespoons chopped onion; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup Alfredo sauce; 3/4 cup 2% cottage cheese; 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes; 4 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained; 1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. Bake: 40 min. + standing YIELD: 3 servings.

This easy recipe is elegant enough for company, writes Bridgette Monaghan from Masonville, Iowa. “I've served it often, and everyone comments on its rich flavor. I love the fact that it can be made ahead.”

Ingredients

6 ounces boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
2 tablespoons chopped onion
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup Alfredo sauce
3/4 cup 2% cottage cheese
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
4 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1-1/2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

1. In a large skillet, saute the chicken, mushrooms and onion in oil until chicken is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in flour until blended; gradually stir in Alfredo sauce. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-5 minutes or until thickened.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cottage cheese, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, egg, Italian seasoning and parsley.
3. Spread 1/2 cup Alfredo mixture in an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Layer with 2 noodles (trimmed to fit pan), half of the cottage cheese mixture, half of the remaining Alfredo mixture and 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers.
4. Cover and bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 621 calories, 30g fat (16g saturated fat), 173mg cholesterol, 1014mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 48g protein.