HERBED CHICKEN LASAGNA

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For a cooking class several years ago, I lightened up a classic lasagna and created this chicken version. It was preferred over the traditional dish in taste tests in my class and by my family and friends as well. -Dena Stapelman, Laurel, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

10 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (12 ounces) tomato paste
1-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon dried basil
1-3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
3 cups 2% cottage cheese
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

Cook noodles according to package directions. Meanwhile, broil chicken 6 in. from the heat until juices run clear; let stand for 15 minutes or until cool enough to handle. Shred chicken with two forks. Drain noodles; set aside., In a large nonstick skillet, combine the shredded chicken, tomatoes, tomato paste, mushrooms, onion, basil, 3/4 teaspoon salt and garlic powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes. In a bowl, combine the cottage cheese, egg substitute, Parmesan cheese, parsley, pepper and remaining salt., In a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray, place half of the noodles, overlapping them. Layer with half of the cheese mixture, chicken mixture and mozzarella. Repeat layers. Cover and bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover; bake 5 minutes longer. Let stand for 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 1038mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges