Chicken Noodle Bake Serving Size : 8 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup lowfat cottage cheese 1/2 cup light cream cheese 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream 1/2 cup nonfat mayonnaise 1/2 cup onion -- chopped 1/2 cup green bell pepper -- chopped 1/4 cup fresh parsley -- minced 2 tablespoons light margarine 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup lowfat 1% milk 1 can chicken broth 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 6 lasagna noodles -- cooked vegetable cooking spray 3 cups boned and skinned chicken breast halves -- cooked and diced 1/2 cup bread crumbs -- dried 2 tablespoons fresh parsley -- chopped 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl; beat at high speed 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 wisk. 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 aside. 3. Arrange 3 noodles in bottom of 13x9 inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; top with half of cottage cheese mixture, half of the chicken and half of the sauce. Repeat layers, ending with the sauce. 4.Combine breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons parsley and paprika; sprinkle over casserole. Bake uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes.
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