18g Protein Chicken Lasagna Recipe
You layer pasta sheets carefully, because pretending dinner plans feel organized totally counts as life management today.
This 18g Protein Chicken Lasagna Recipe uses vegan chicken pieces, creamy dairy-free cheese, and rich tomato sauce.
You bake bubbling layers proudly, proving comfort food and responsible choices can finally share the same plate.
18g Protein Chicken Lasagna Recipe
This 18g Protein Chicken Lasagna Recipe delivers a vegan comfort dish made with plant-based chicken, pasta layers, and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 9 vegan lasagna noodles
- 12 oz vegan chicken strips chopped
- 3 cups tomato sauce
- 1 cup dairy-free ricotta
- 1 cup shredded vegan mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook lasagna noodles according to package directions.
- Heat olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
- Cook vegan chicken strips for 5–6 minutes.
- Add garlic, tomato sauce, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Spread thin sauce layer into baking dish.
- Add noodles, ricotta, sauce mixture, mozzarella, repeating layers.
- Sprinkle nutritional yeast on top.
- Bake for 35 minutes until golden.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 350Total Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 18g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Calcium: 20%Iron: 16%
Vitamin A: 9%
Magnesium: 10%
Potassium: 11%
Additional notes / tips to enhance flavor
- Add sautéed spinach between layers for extra texture.
- Use roasted garlic for deeper flavor.
- Let lasagna rest before slicing neatly.
- Sprinkle chili flakes for mild heat.
- Fresh basil improves aroma and presentation.
