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Close-up of high protein chicken lasagna with layers of pasta, cheese, and sauce.

High Protein Chicken Lasagna


  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Description

A delicious and nutritious high protein chicken lasagna made with lean ground chicken, cottage cheese, spinach, and whole wheat noodles for a satisfying and healthy meal.


Ingredients

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12 whole wheat lasagna noodles
1 pound lean ground chicken
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
24 ounces marinara sauce
1 cup low-fat cottage cheese
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 large egg
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper


Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
Cook the whole wheat lasagna noodles according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes.
Stir in the marinara sauce, dried Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
In a medium bowl, combine cottage cheese, ricotta cheese, egg, and chopped spinach. Mix well.
Spread a thin layer of the chicken marinara sauce on the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Place 4 cooked lasagna noodles over the sauce layer.
Spread one-third of the cheese and spinach mixture evenly over the noodles.
Add one-third of the chicken marinara sauce over the cheese layer.
Sprinkle one-third of the shredded mozzarella cheese on top.
Repeat the layering process two more times, ending with mozzarella cheese on top.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top layer.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
Let the lasagna rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes