eggplant chicken lasagna low fat

Name: Eggplant Chicken Lasagna Low Fat
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 - 2 lb’s chicken cutlets or boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 - eggplant cut length wise 1/4 " slices; 1 1/2 cup(s) low fat cottage cheese,, low-fat, or fat free ricotta cheese. you may use as much cheese as you wish; 1- 1 1/2 cup(s) reduced fat mozzarella cheese,or part skim mozzarella. i use part skim; 1 - small green or red bell pepper,or half a large diced small pieces; 1 - medium onion diced small piecesm; 2 medium garlic pressed or grated; 1 teaspoon(s) oregano, dried; 1 teaspoon(s) basil, dried; 1 - bay leaf (optional); 4 cup(s) marinara sauce,or your choice of sauce; 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 1 cup(s) mushrooms sliced and chopped; 3/4 teaspoon(s) garlic salt; 1/4 cup(s) parmesan cheese

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Nor Mac

Northern, MA

Updated on Jan 25, 2014

This is a delicious heathier version of a chicken Lasagna. It is full of all of the flavors of Chicken Lasagna with out the fat. It is Low Carb,and Gluten Free! I had made a dish similar in the past. I decided to create my own. It iis a lot more flavorful version of healthy chicken lasagna. Whether you are watching your weight,or not. This is a really scrumptious dish.

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prep time 20 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 - 2 lb’s chicken cutlets or boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 - eggplant cut length wise 1/4 " slices
1 1/2 cups low fat cottage cheese,, low-fat, or fat free ricotta cheese. you may use as much cheese as you wish
1- 1 1/2 cups reduced fat mozzarella cheese,or part skim mozzarella. i use part skim
1 - small green or red bell pepper,or half a large diced small pieces
1 - medium onion diced small piecesm
2 medium garlic pressed or grated
1 teaspoon oregano, dried
1 teaspoon basil, dried
1 - bay leaf (optional)
4 cups marinara sauce,or your choice of sauce
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup mushrooms sliced and chopped
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

How To Make eggplant chicken lasagna low fat

Step 1

Preheat oven to broil chicken

Step 2

Place 1/2 cup of sauce in a pan with the peppers,onion,garlic,and onion. Saute in the sauce stirring frequently until vegetables are wilted. (Skip this step If you prefer to cook the vegetables in a tablespoon of olive oil . Then, add Veggies to the sauce.
Step 3

Add the rest of the Marinara sauce to the pan. Add the seasonings,and leave to simmer.
Step 4

( Skip the step if you are using chicken cutlets. )Place a chicken breast d on cutting board. Cut through the center length wise almost all the way though breasts. Leave attached. open breast like a book. Lay flat and pound until thin. Repeat with the other 3.
Step 5

Place the chicken on a lightly oiled sheet pan and broil for a couple of minutes on each side. Set aside
Step 6

Cut the eggplant length wise in to 1/4 inch wide slices. Place on a oiled sheet pan and broil until lightly browned.Set aside.
Step 7

Mix cottage cheese with a dash of basil,and oregano,1/2 the Parmesan cheese,and pepper. In a 9x13" pan. Lay the 1/2 the Eggplant on the bottom. Top with some sauce.
Step 8

Place half the amount of chicken breast over the sauce. Cover chicken with some more sauce. Add the next layer with the cottage cheese mixture.The Marinara sauce, EggPlant, sauce and chicken on top.
Step 9

Sprinkle with the remaining Parmesan cheese and Mozzarella cheese.Cover with foil,and Bake at 400 degree's for about 30- 45 minutes or until done.( You may uncover 10 minutes before it is done.)
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