Protein: ~38–42g per serving
Ingredients (Serves 4)
- 500g (1.1 lb) chicken breast, cooked and shredded
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 zucchini, thinly sliced
- 1 eggplant, thinly sliced
- 2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix shredded chicken, cottage cheese, garlic, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Spread tomato sauce in the bottom of a baking dish.
- Arrange zucchini, eggplant, tomato, and onion slices vertically in alternating layers.
- Spoon the chicken mixture between some of the vegetable layers.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with oregano, basil, salt, and pepper.
- Sprinkle remaining Parmesan cheese on top.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 15–20 minutes until golden.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary and serve.
Nutrition (Approx. per serving)
- Protein: 40g
- Calories: 380–420
- Carbs: 15–20g
- Fat: 12–15g
Alternative Recipe Titles
- Protein-Packed Mediterranean Chicken Vegetable Bake
- High-Protein Ratatouille Casserole
- 40g Protein Chicken & Veggie Layer Bake
- Lean Muscle Mediterranean Bake
- Protein-Rich Chicken Zucchini Gratin