Lasagna with Chicken, Artichoke and Sun-Dried Tomato

Portion Size: 1  cup

Ingredients: Yields: 8 servings

Ingredients Notes: 
3 cups boneless skinless chicken breastCooked and diced.
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke heartsDrained and chopped.
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoesChopped.
1 (16 ounce) package low fat shredded Mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 (8 ounce) packages light cream cheese, softened
1 cup nonfat milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup fresh basil or 2 tablespoons driedWashed and chopped.
12 lasagna noodlesUse the no bake variety.
For gluten free (GF): Use GF pasta. Check each ingredient for gluten.

Directions:

Steps:Directions: Critical Control Point /Quality Assurance
1Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2Combine chicken, artichokes, tomatoes, 2 cups mozzarella and Parmesan in a large bowl.
3In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese, milk, and garlic powder with mixer until well blended; stir in 2 tablespoons basil.
4Spread thin layer of the cream cheese sauce onto bottom of 13×9-inch baking dish; cover with 4 noodles and 1/3 of the chicken mixture. Repeat layers of noodles, cream cheese sauce and chicken mixture twice. Top with remaining cheese sauce and mozzarella; cover.
5Bake 25 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining basil. Let stand 5 minutes before cutting to serve.Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F. 

Jacqueline Larson M.S., R.D.N. and Associates