Recipe: Rice Lasagna (using ground chicken and cottage cheese)

RICE LASAGNA

1 cup long-grain rice, uncooked
1/2 tsp olive oil
1 lb ground chicken breast, skinless, cooked
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup chopped red and green bell peppers
1 cup mushrooms, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (16 oz) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
2 tsp oregano
2 tsp basil
1 1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt
1 (15 oz) container fat-free cottage cheese
1/2 cup fat-free parmesan cheese
8 oz fat-free mozzarella cheese, grated

Prepare rice according to package directions.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a 13x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray; set aside.

In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add chicken, onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, and garlic. Cook until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are tender.

Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, oregano, basil, black pepper, and salt. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Layer half each of rice, chicken mixture, cottage cheese, parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese in prepared pan. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with parsley.

Bake, covered for 30 minutes. Uncover, and continue baking for 15 minutes.

Servings: 8
Source: Success Rice For A Healthy Lifestyle