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Impossible Italian Chicken Pie

By Linda Larsen, About.com

This easy recipe is full of cheese, tomatoes, and Italian flavors. Use your own homemade baking mix to control fat and sodium content.

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3/4 cup cottage cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1-1/3 cups cooked cubed chicken
  • 1 (4 oz.) can sliced mushrooms, well drained
  • 1-1/3 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
  • 1 (6 oz.) can Italian flavored tomato paste
  • 1-1/4 cups milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2/3 cup baking mix
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a 10" pie pan with nonstick baking spray containing flour, and layer cottage cheese and Parmesan cheese in bottom of pan. In small bowl, combine chicken, drained mushrooms, 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, Italian seasoning, and tomato paste. Spoon this mixture over Parmesan cheese.

In medium bowl, combine milk, eggs, baking mix and pepper and beat with wire whisk until smooth. Pour into pie pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and bake 5-10 minutes longer until pie is set and cheese is melted and beginning to brown. Cool 5 minutes before slicing. Serves 6-8

Calories: 300
Fat: 12 grams
Sodium: 800 mg
Carbs: 13 grams
Vitamin A: 25% DV

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