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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This low-fat chicken lasagna recipe is filled with tender diced chicken, low-fat cheeses. onion, and bell pepper. You can make it ahead, freeze and reheat when you need a hearty meal. Ingredients:
1 cup 1% low-fat cottage cheese |
1/2 cup light cream cheese |
1/2 cup nonfat sour cream |
1/2 cup nonfat mayonnaise |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper |
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley |
2 tablespoons margarine |
1/3 cup all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup skim milk |
1 (10 1/2-ounce) can low-salt chicken broth |
1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon pepper |
dash of garlic powder |
6 cooked lasagna noodles |
vegetable cooking spray |
3 cups diced cooked chicken breast |
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley |
1/4 teaspoon paprika |
Directions:
1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; beat at high speed of a mixer until well-blended. Stir in onion, bell pepper, and 1/4 cup parsley; set aside.
2. Melt the margarine in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add flour, and cook 1 minute, stirring constantly with a wire whisk. Gradually add milk and broth, stirring constantly. Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly. Stir in poultry seasoning, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Remove from heat; set sauce aside.
3. Arrange 3 noodles in bottom of a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with half of cottage cheese mixture, half of chicken, and half of sauce. Repeat layers, ending with sauce.
4. Combine breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons parsley, and paprika; sprinkle over casserole. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 30 minutes. Serve immediately.
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