EGGPLANT LAYERED WITH CHICKEN LOW CARB BY NOREEN
I am trying to eat a bit healthier lately. This dish is healthy. It is low-carb. Yet it is very flavorful. There are approximately 10 net carbs per serving . I came up with this dish as a way to cut out carbs. If you like Italian food. Give this one a try. Enjoy!
Provided by Nor Mac
Categories Casseroles
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Sauté your vegetables in 1-2 TBS extra virgin olive oil. Add garlic. Sauté for one minute . Pour crushed tomatoes into a sauce pan. Add the vegetables. Turn heat to medium high. Cook until boiling. Reduce heat to low.
- 2. Add the herbs to sauce. stir and let simmer. (Add a pinch of sugar if sauce is to bitter. )
- 3. Cook ground chicken in olive oil. Salt-and-pepper to taste.set aside.
- 4. Rinse and dry eggplant. Peel eggplant and slice into 1/4 inch slices. Place slices on oiled sheet pan. Place under broiler. Broil until light golden brown. Flip and broil other side until golden brown.
- 5. In an 8 x 8" pan. Cover bottom with some of the sauce. spread chunky sauce. it will be thick. Cover with half the eggplant slices. It's okay if they overlap slightly. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Parmesan cheese on top of eggplant. Spread top with cottage. cheese.
- 6. Top eggplant with ground chicken. Place dollops of sauce on top of eggplant. Spread sauce the best you can. Sprinkle with remaining Parmesan cheese.
- 7. Top with the remaining eggplant slices. Top with the rest of sauce and spread evenly. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Cover with foil laying foil over top. Do not cover tightly with foil. Bake 45-60 minutes or until eggplant is cooked through. Remove from oven. uncover and Let sit for 10 minutes before serving.
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Issac Jobe
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Talha Naseer
[email protected]I love the fact that this dish is low-carb. It's a great way to enjoy a delicious meal without feeling guilty.
Yeri Goodness
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver on busy weeknights. It's quick, easy, and delicious.
Courtney Covey
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Jacob Richardson
[email protected]This dish is a great value for the money. It's a hearty and filling meal that won't break the bank.
Pajoo.don_ musik_Vevo
[email protected]I love how customizable this dish is. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your own taste.
Sarah Namwanje
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great dish to make ahead of time.
MD NAIYEM ISLAM
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of eggplant, but I loved this dish. The chicken and cheese really helped to balance out the flavor of the eggplant.
Raymond Perez
[email protected]This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy too.
Axmed Abdimareem
[email protected]I'm always looking for new ways to cook eggplant, and this recipe is a great one. It's simple, but it's packed with flavor.
Ali mahamuud Hussein
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.
Shirin Akter
[email protected]I love the way the eggplant and chicken cook together in this dish. It's a perfect combination of flavors.
Padam Shrestha
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
Nadia Tanjid
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like this dish, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's now one of my favorites!
Angelo Goat
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your veggies in. It's healthy and delicious!
Motootua Savaliga
[email protected]I love how versatile this dish is. I've made it with different types of vegetables and it's always delicious.
mike melber
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
khurshed chandio
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.
Maria Buban
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The eggplant was tender and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.