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Hearty Chicken Lasagna

Name: Hearty Chicken Lasagna
Prep time: 50 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 12 servings.
Ingredients: 12 lasagna noodles; 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained; 3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste; 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 4-1/2 teaspoons dried basil; 1-3/4 teaspoons salt, divided; 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder; 4 cups shredded cooked chicken; 2 large eggs, lightly beaten; 4 cups 2% cottage cheese; 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley; 3/4 teaspoon pepper; 3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 50 min. Bake: 40 min. + standing

Makes

12 servings

Give this good-for-you lasagna a try. The lean chicken is a nice change of pace from traditional lasagnas calling for Italian sausage or ground beef. —Sharon Skildum, Maple Grove, Minnesota

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Ingredients

12 lasagna noodles
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, drained
3 cans (6 ounces each) tomato paste
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/3 cup chopped onion
4-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1-3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
4 cups shredded cooked chicken
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
4 cups 2% cottage cheese
3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon pepper
3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Directions

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, onion, basil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 25 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Add chicken; heat through.
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine eggs, cottage cheese, Parmesan cheese, parsley, pepper and remaining salt.
Drain noodles. Place 4 noodles in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Layer with a third of the cheese mixture, chicken mixture and mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers twice.
Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 10-15 minutes longer or until bubbly and top is lightly browned. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 404 calories, 12g fat (6g saturated fat), 108mg cholesterol, 987mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 4g fiber), 38g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 fat.

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