Chicken Lasagna (Low Carb)

Here’s a delicious low-carb chicken lasagna recipe that keeps all the creamy, cheesy comfort of traditional lasagna but swaps out the pasta for healthy, low-carb alternatives. Perfect for keto or carb-conscious diets!

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Low-Carb Chicken Lasagna

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 20 min
Cook Time: 40 min

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Ingredients

For the Chicken Layer:

• 1 lb (450 g) cooked chicken, shredded or diced

• 1 small onion, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 cup ricotta cheese

• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

• 1 tsp Italian seasoning

• Salt & pepper to taste

For the Sauce:

• 2 cups marinara sauce (low-sugar)

• 1/2 cup heavy cream or cream cheese for extra creaminess

• 1 tsp dried basil

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

For the Lasagna Layers:

• 2 medium zucchini, sliced thin lengthwise or use eggplant slices

• 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

• 1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

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Instructions

1. Prep the zucchini:

   • Slice zucchini into thin, lasagna-like strips.

   • Optional: Sprinkle with salt and let sit 10 minutes to draw out moisture, then pat dry.

2. Make the chicken mixture:

   • In a bowl, mix shredded chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.

3. Prepare the sauce:

   • In a small saucepan, combine marinara sauce, heavy cream, basil, and red pepper flakes. Heat gently until smooth.

4. Assemble the lasagna:

   • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

   • Spread a thin layer of sauce in the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.

   • Layer zucchini slices over sauce, then half of the chicken mixture, then a sprinkle of mozzarella.

   • Repeat layers, finishing with zucchini, sauce, and remaining mozzarella on top.

5. Bake:

   • Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

   • Remove foil and bake an additional 10–15 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.

6. Serve:

   • Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.

   • Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

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✅ Tips for Success:

• Using zucchini or eggplant keeps it low-carb and adds extra veggies.

• If zucchini releases too much water, lightly roast slices beforehand.

• You can also add spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor and nutrition.

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If you want, I can make an even faster, single-pan low-carb chicken lasagna that’s ready in under 30 minutes with minimal prep and cleanup—basically a weeknight dream. Do you want me to do that?