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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Deng Makuer
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! It's easy to follow and the results are always delicious. I highly recommend it.
Jay Ranboo
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my dish didn't turn out well. The eggplant was mushy and the chicken was dry.
shivalal limbu
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Too Day
[email protected]I love this dish! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I always feel good after eating it.
Angel Aarohi Angel Aarohi
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat eggplant.
Ayanaftab ayanaftab
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. It's easy to make and the results are always delicious.
Ana Sofia Jurado Ortiz
[email protected]This is one of my favorite recipes! I love the combination of eggplant and chicken. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
BENJAMIN BUACHIE
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again for future parties.
Gabriel Florez
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Free Fire
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of eggplant, but I was pleasantly surprised by this dish. The eggplant was cooked perfectly and the chicken was very flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Rasin Rajan
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and my family loved it! The eggplant was a nice change from the usual chicken and rice.
John Nertia
[email protected]This dish was absolutely delicious! The eggplant was perfectly cooked, and the chicken was tender and flavorful. I loved the combination of flavors and textures.