Dinner
This is a lighter take on classic comfort food made with real, whole food ingredients. Layers of tender chicken, caramelized onions, and creamy spinach are packed with zucchini instead of pasta for a gluten-free, high-protein dinner that’s both nourishing and satisfying. It’s the perfect clean eating comfort meal for anyone who loves wholesome ingredients and cozy flavors.
Creamy Spinach and Caramelized Onion Chicken "Lasagna" Bake
Creamy Spinach and Caramelized Onion Chicken "Lasagna" Bake
This is a lighter take on classic comfort food made with real, whole food ingredients. Layers of tender chicken, caramelized onions, and creamy spinach are packed with zucchini instead of pasta for a gluten-free, high-protein dinner that’s both nourishing and satisfying. It’s the perfect clean eating comfort meal for anyone who loves wholesome ingredients and cozy flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 medium zucchini, sliced thin lengthwise
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 large yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 ½ cups full-fat cottage cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt + pepper
- 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella
- Handful fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
Instructions
- Caramelize the Onions. Cook in olive oil on medium-low 15–20 minutes until deeply golden.
- Make the Cream Layer. Blend: Cottage cheese, Parmesan, Egg, Thyme, Salt + pepper until smooth and creamy.
- In a greased baking dish: Layer 1: Thin smear of cream mixture. Layer 2: Overlapping zucchini slices Layer. 3: Shredded chicken Layer. 4: Spinach + caramelized onions. Layer 5: Cream mixture. Layer 6: Mozzarella. Repeat 2–3 times. Finish with mozzarella on top.
- Bake at 375°F for 35–40 minutes. Broil last 3–5 minutes for golden top. Let it rest 15 minutes before slicing. This is crucial for clean cuts. Also- use a paper towel to soak up any access water/juice that may have accumulated on the sides of the dish.