Chicken Lasagna (Low Carb)
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
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- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Fruits & Vegetables
For the Sauce:
- 2 cups marinara sauce (look for a low-carb option)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Layers:
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- 1 medium-sized zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 medium-sized eggplant, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the shredded chicken in olive oil until cooked through. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the marinara sauce, oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create the sauce.
- In a baking dish, spread a thin layer of the sauce on the bottom.
- Create the first layer using the sliced zucchini and eggplant, slightly overlapping them.
- Spread half of the shredded chicken over the vegetable layer.
- Dollop half of the ricotta cheese and spread it evenly.
- Sprinkle one-third of the mozzarella cheese over the ricotta.
- Pour a portion of the sauce over the cheese.
- Repeat the layers with the remaining zucchini, eggplant, chicken, ricotta, mozzarella, and sauce.
- Top the final layer with the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Allow the lasagna to rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Cheese
This low-carb chicken lasagna is a delicious and satisfying alternative to traditional lasagna, using vegetables instead of noodles.
