Best 8 Easy Low Fat Chicken Lasagna Recipes

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Are you looking for a lighter, healthier lasagna that won't compromise on taste? Our "Easy Low Fat Chicken Lasagna" recipe provides a delicious and nutritious alternative to the traditional lasagna. Packed with succulent chicken, low-fat cheese, and wholesome ingredients, this recipe delivers a satisfying lasagna experience without sacrificing flavor. Whether you're aiming for a healthier lifestyle or simply craving a delightful and guilt-free dish, our "Easy Low Fat Chicken Lasagna" is the perfect choice for you and your family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY CHICKEN LASAGNA



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This scrumptious easy chicken lasagna makes a simple-to-make dinner because it uses no-boil noodles and rotisserie chicken. Cooking is creative. Have fun adapting this recipe by adding different vegetables like spinach. Recipes with rotisserie chicken simplify cooking.

Provided by theadmin

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (25-ounce) jars marinara sauce (heart healthy marinara sauce)
1 (8-ounce) package no-boil lasagna noodles (divided)
1 (15-ounce) container low-fat ricotta cheese
2 1/4 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese (divided)
1 pieces rotisserie chicken (skin removed, cut into (about 3 cups))

Steps:

  • Preheat oven 375˚F. Coat 13x9x2-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Spread about 1 cup marinara sauce on bottom of pan. Top with one-third noodles, all the ricotta cheese, 1 cup mozzarella, half the chicken and 1 cup sauce. Repeat layering. Start with one-third noodles, remaining chicken, and 1 cup mozzarella. Top with remaining noodles and sauce.
  • Bake, covered with foil for 1 hour. Uncover. Top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and continue to cook 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

CHICKEN LASAGNA (LOWER FAT/LOWER CALORIE)



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Make and share this Chicken Lasagna (Lower Fat/Lower Calorie) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by wife2abadge

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 lasagna noodles, cooked and drained
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 lb fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can condensed fat-free cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup skim milk
4 cups cooked chicken breasts, diced
2 cups low-fat cheddar cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups low fat cottage cheese
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Spray a frying pan with nonstick spray and saute the onions, green pepper, and mushrooms until tender.
  • Add the soup, milk, and chicken breast.
  • In a 9x13 pan that has been sprayed with nonstick spray, layer:.
  • 3 noodles.
  • cottage cheese.
  • 3 noodles.
  • 1/2 of the chicken sauce.
  • chedder cheese.
  • second 1/2 of the chicken sauce.
  • parmesan cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and let sit for 10 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.8, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 49.3, Sodium 335, Carbohydrate 16.5, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 1.3, Protein 27.3

EASY, LOW-FAT CHICKEN LASAGNA



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This recipe derived from the need to use leftover grilled chicken when I was really in the mood for lasagna! The grill flavor really lent it a good flavor- so I suggest using leftover grilled or rotisserie chicken for this.

Provided by crispychick

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cooked and diced
2 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
8 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 (24 ounce) container fat-free cottage cheese
1 small yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 lasagna noodles
1 yellow bell pepper, diced
8 basil leaves, julienned
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 (24 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce (I like Newman's Own)
1 tablespoon coarse garlic salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • In 1 T olive oil saute the onion and bell pepper until translucent.
  • Add chicken and set aside.
  • Spray a 9x13" pyrex dish with cooking spray and spoon about a half cup of the spaghetti sauce on the bottom.
  • Mix the fresh herbs, garlic salt, and cayenne straight into the container of cottage cheese.
  • Layer 4 uncooked lasagna noodles, 1/3 cottage cheese mixture, 1/3 chicken mixture, 1/3 of the remaining sauce, 1/3 mozzerella and 1/3 parmesan.
  • Repeat this process until finished.
  • Cook, uncovered, for about 45 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown on top.

CREAMY CHICKEN LASAGNA RECIPE



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Our Creamy Chicken Lasagna has been a family favorite for years! It's an easy weeknight meal everyone will love.

Provided by Camille Beckstrand

Categories     Main Course

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cooked)
6 lasagna noodles (uncooked)
1 cube chicken boullion
1/4 cup hot water
8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
26 ounces spaghetti sauce
1/2 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring large pot of slightly salted water to boil. Cook noodles 8-10 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside.
  • Shred or cube cooked chicken.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Dissolve boullion cube in hot water.
  • In large bowl, mix chicken with bullion, cream cheese, and 1 cup of mozzarella cheese (sometimes I also add a dash of garlic salt and Italian seasoning just to give it at little more flavor).
  • Spread 1/3 of spaghetti sauce in the bottom of a 9x13" dish. Cover with half of chicken mixture (drop by using 2 spoons) and top with 3 noodles. Repeat. Top with remaining sauce and sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and then top with some fresh Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes in preheated oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 113 mg, Sodium 945 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

HEALTHIER WORLD'S BEST LASAGNA



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This truly is the World's Best Lasagna! I love this recipe but I am always looking for ways to take out the fat when I cook. I substituted lean ground turkey and turkey sausage for the meat. I also used lite mozzarella and cut out the egg and salt.

Provided by MakeItHealthy

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 pound turkey sausage
¾ pound lean ground turkey
½ cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
2 (6.5 ounce) cans canned tomato sauce
½ cup water
1 ½ teaspoons dried basil leaves
½ teaspoon fennel seeds
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
12 lasagna noodles
16 ounces ricotta cheese
¾ pound low fat mozzarella cheese, sliced
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat a Dutch oven or large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir turkey sausage, ground turkey, onion, and garlic until well browned, about 15 minutes. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Season with basil, fennel seeds, Italian seasoning, pepper, and 2 tablespoons parsley. Simmer, uncovered, for about 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook lasagna in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain.
  • Spread 1 1/2 cups turkey sauce in bottom of 9x13 baking dish. Arrange 6 noodles lengthwise over sauce. Spread half the ricotta over noodles. Top with a third of the mozzarella cheese slices. Spoon 1 1/2 cups turkey sauce over mozzarella, and sprinkle with 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese. Repeat layers and top with remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. Cover with aluminum foil; make sure foil does not touch cheese to prevent sticking.
  • Bake in preheated oven until sauce is hot and cheese is melted, about 25 minutes more. Remove foil and bake until cheese is golden brown, about 25 minutes. Cool 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.3 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 80.8 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1129.3 mg, Sugar 5.9 g

CHICKEN LASAGNE



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Easy, tasty, filling family meal

Provided by sdw1971

Time 50m

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 sheets of lasagne
1 tablespoon oil
1 onion, sliced
4 oz (100 g) mushrooms, sliced
2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 teaspoon grated nutmeg
3 bay leaves
salt pepper
3 chicken portions, cooked, skinned and boned
1 tablespoon corn flour (corn starch)
450 ml (3/4 pint) milk
2/3 cup (150 ml) 1/4 pt natural yogurt
4 oz (100 g) Cheddar cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cook the lasagne in boiling salted water until tender. (A little oil added to the water will prevent the sheets of pasta from sticking together.)
  • Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan and fry the onion until softened.
  • Add the mushrooms and fry for a further 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the spices, bay leaves, salt and pepper, then mix in the chicken (shredded or chopped).
  • Dissolve the cornflour in the milk and add to the pan. Cook, stirring, until thickened.
  • Drain the lasagne and spread out on paper towels
  • Make alternate layers of lasagne and the chicken mixture in a baking dish.
  • Combine the yogurt and cheese and spread over the top.
  • Bake in a preheated moderately hot oven 200C (400F) Gas mark 6 for 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

SKINNY LASAGNA



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38% fewer calories • 52% less fat • 55% less sat fat than the original recipe. Check out this healthified spin on a classic Italian favorite - it lost the fat but not the flavor!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

9 uncooked lasagna noodles
1 lb extra-lean (at least 90%) ground beef
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 jar (25.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic Italian herb pasta sauce
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
1 egg
1 container (15 oz) reduced-fat ricotta cheese
2 cups shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package. Place in cold water.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook beef and garlic over medium-high heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain. Stir in pasta sauce, ground red pepper and 1 teaspoon of the basil. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat.
  • Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, beat egg slightly. Stir in ricotta cheese and remaining 1/2 teaspoon basil until blended. Drain noodles. Spread about 1/2 cup sauce mixture over bottom of baking dish. Top with 3 noodles, 1 1/2 cups of the sauce mixture, half of the ricotta mixture and 3/4 cup of the mozzarella cheese. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining noodles, sauce and mozzarella cheese; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Spray 15-inch piece of foil with cooking spray. Cover lasagna with foil.
  • Bake 45 minutes. Uncover; bake 10 to 15 minutes longer or until bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 400 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

CREAMY CHICKEN LASAGNA



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Craving comfort food? Try this creamy lasagna with layers of tasty chicken and four cheeses.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

12 uncooked lasagna noodles (12 oz)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
3/4 cup chopped onions (1 1/2 medium)
1/3 cup milk
2 cans (10 3/4 oz each) condensed cream of chicken soup
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 container (12 oz) small-curd cottage cheese
3 cups diced cooked chicken
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz)
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. Cook and drain noodles as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper and onions in butter, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender; remove from heat. Stir in milk, soup, basil and pepper.
  • Place 4 noodles in baking dish. Top with about 1 cup of the soup mixture, half of the cottage cheese, 1 1/2 cups of the chicken, 2/3 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/3 cup Cheddar cheese. Repeat layers once, starting with noodles. Place remaining 4 noodles over top. Top with remaining soup mixture, mozzarella cheese and Cheddar cheese. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.
  • Bake uncovered 50 to 55 minutes or until bubbly and hot in center. Let stand 15 minutes before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 520, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 40 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1230 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1/2 g

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Tips:

- Use a variety of vegetables in your lasagna to add flavor and nutrients. - Use low-fat or non-fat cheese and ricotta cheese to reduce the fat content of the dish. - Use whole-wheat lasagna noodles to make the dish more fiber-rich. - Bake the lasagna at a lower temperature for a longer period of time to prevent the cheese from burning. - Let the lasagna rest for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. - Serve the lasagna with a side salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

This low-fat chicken lasagna is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With its creamy sauce, tender chicken, and layers of cheese, this lasagna is sure to please everyone at the table. Plus, it's easy to make and can be tailored to your own dietary needs and preferences. So next time you're looking for a satisfying and flavorful meal, give this low-fat chicken lasagna a try!

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