Baked Chicken And Ziti - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/4 ",strips
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
28 ounces Italian-style tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 cups cooked ziti pasta
2/3 cup nonfat cottage cheese
1/3 cup shredded nonfat mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Preparation

Spray a large nonstick skillet with Pam; heat.
Add the chicken and cook, turning as needed, until lightly browned, 5-6 minutes.
Transfer to a plate.
Preheat the oven to 375.
Spray the same skillet with more Pam.
Add the onion and garlic; cook, stirring as needed, until softened, about 5 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, Italian seasoning and pepper; bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring as needed, until the mixture is thickened slightly, 8-10 minutes.
Meanwhile, cook the ziti according to package directions.
Drain and mix with the ricotta cheese.
Pour half of the tomato mixture into a 13x9\" baking pan, layer with the ziti mixture, the chicken and the remaining tomato mixture.
Sprinkle with the cheeses.
Bake until hot and bubbling and the cheese is melted, 15-20 minutes.