Zucchini Lasagna with Oregano Chicken and Cottage Cheese Cream

Name: Zucchini Lasagna with Oregano Chicken and Cottage Cheese Cream
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Fusión mediterránea
Ingredients: 21 oz medium zucchinis; 17.6 oz ground chicken breast; 1 1/4 cups cottage cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 1/4 cups tomato purée; 1 cup yellow onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 large egg; 1 tbsp olive oil; 2 tsp dried oregano; 1 tsp dried basil; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp parsley leaves

An original high-protein recipe featuring zucchini ribbons instead of pasta, layered with oregano-seasoned chicken, creamy cottage cheese, and a quick tomato sauce. Baked until juicy and lightly golden, it makes a hearty and flavorful lunch or dinner.

25 minPrep

35 minCook

60 minTotal

4Servings

Gluten-FreeLow CarbHigh ProteinDiabetic-Friendly

Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.

Ingredients

Adjust servings

600 g medium zucchinis (cut thinly sliced finas a lo largo)
500 g ground chicken breast (magra)
300 g cottage cheese (preferiblemente low en grasa)
100 g shredded mozzarella cheese (for gratinar)
300 ml tomato purée (without sugar added)
120 g yellow onion (finely chopped)
10 g garlic (chopped)
1 unit egg (for ligar the cream of requesón)
15 ml olive oil (divided)
4 g dried oregano (divided)
2 g dried basil
2 g smoked paprika
6 g salt (or to taste, divided)
2 g black pepper (or to taste)
10 g parsley leaves (chopped, for terminar)

Nutrition facts

per serving

345 kcal

Calories

40 g

Protein

12 g

Carbs

15 g

Fat

2.5 g

Fiber

9.5 g

Net carbs

Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.

Allergens

DairyEggs

Instructions

1
Preheat the oven to 200 °C / 400 °F. Lightly grease an approximately 8 x 8 in baking dish with some of the olive oil.
2
Place the zucchini slices on paper towels, sprinkle them with half of the salt, and let them rest for 10 minutes to release some moisture. Then pat them very dry with more paper towels.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium heat with half of the olive oil. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds more.
4
Add the ground chicken breast to the skillet and break it up with a spoon. Season with 1 teaspoon dried oregano, dried basil, smoked paprika, the remaining salt, and black pepper. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked.
5
Pour the tomato purée over the chicken, stir well, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes over medium-low heat until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat.
6
In a bowl, mix the cottage cheese with the egg and the remaining 1 teaspoon dried oregano until rustic and evenly combined.
7
Assemble the lasagna by spreading a thin layer of chicken sauce on the bottom of the dish. Add a layer of zucchini slices, then some of the cottage cheese mixture, then more chicken sauce. Repeat the layers until you finish with chicken sauce on top.
8
Scatter the shredded mozzarella over the surface. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 20 minutes at 200 °C / 400 °F.
9
Remove the foil and bake for 10 minutes more at 200 °C / 400 °F, or until the cheese is melted and lightly golden. If you want deeper color, broil for 2 to 3 minutes, watching closely.
10
Remove the lasagna from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Finish with the chopped parsley leaves and serve hot.

Chef tips

For a less watery lasagna, dry the zucchini very well and let the baked dish rest before slicing. You can also lightly sear the zucchini slices in a skillet before assembling.

Substitutions

You can swap the cottage cheese for ricotta, and the mozzarella for any good melting shredded cheese. If preferred, use ground turkey instead of chicken in the same amounts.

What I used to make it

Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.

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Ninja Professional BL610 Blender
Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Smoothies, sauces and soups
- Easy-to-wash jar
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Cosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
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TempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
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