Chicken Noodle Roll-Ups

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Chicken Noodle Roll-Up
Yield: Makes 9 servings
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Serve this colorful lasagna-like dish for a special occasion!
Ingredients:
9
uncooked lasagna noodles (about 9 ounces)

8
ounces boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks

Nonstick cooking spray

2
cups finely chopped broccoli

2
cups low-fat (1%) cottage cheese

1
egg

2
teaspoons minced fresh chives

1/4
teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4
teaspoon black pepper

1
tablespoon reduced-fat margarine

2
tablespoons all-purpose flour

1
cup reduced-sodium chicken broth

1/2
cup fat-free (skim) milk

1/2
teaspoon dry mustard

1
medium tomato, seeded and chopped



Preparation:
1.
Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions, omitting salt. Drain and rinse well under cold water. Place in single layer on aluminum foil.

2.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Place chicken in food processor or blender; process until finely chopped. Spray large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 4 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Stir in broccoli; cook about 3 minutes or until broccoli is crisp-tender. Cool.

3.
Combine cottage cheese, egg, chives, nutmeg and black pepper in medium bowl. Stir in chicken mixture. Spread a generous 1/3 cup filling over each lasagna noodle. Roll up noodle, starting at short end. Place filled roll, seam side down, in 11X7-inch baking dish; set aside.

4.
Melt margarine in small saucepan. Stir in flour; cook 1 minute. Whisk in chicken broth, milk and mustard. Cook, stirring constantly, until thickened. Pour sauce over filled rolls; sprinkle with tomato. Cover dish with foil. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until filling is set. Garnish as desired.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 roll-up
Fiber 2 g
Carbohydrate 17 g
Cholesterol 46 mg
Saturated Fat 1 g
Total Fat 4 g
Calories from Fat 22 %
Calories 179
Protein 18 g
Sodium 291 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Meat 2
Starch 1


This recipe appears in: Chicken