Southwestern Chicken Lasagna

* 8-10 uncooked lasagna noodles (type that doesn't need to be pre-cooked) (**GF if desired)
* 1 lb. coarsely ground chicken
* 1 egg
* 2 c. ricotta or cottage cheese
* 1 c. cheddar or monterey jack cheese
* 2 c. cooked beans (kidney or pinto)
* 1/2 c. water
* 1 tsp. cumin
* 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
* 1 c. picante sauce, divided
* 1 sm. can chopped green chilis
* 2 c. crushed stewed tomatoes

Mix egg & both cheeses in bowl.  Saute chicken in skillet until cooked.  Add coarsely mashed beans, water, cumin, garlic powder, 1/2 c. picante sauce & chilis.  In separate bowl, mix tomatoes & remaining 1/2 c. picante sauce.  In 9x13" pan, layer as follows:  tomato sauce, noodles, chicken/bean mix, cheese mix, then repeat.  Make sure that all areas of exposed noodles are covered with sauce.  Cover & bake at 350 for 1 hr. or until done.