Keto Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna

This Keto Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna with chicken is low in carbs. This dish is made with a combination of keto-friendly ingredients like chicken, mushrooms, and spinach, along with heavy cream, mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, and butter. We can easily access these ingredients from any supermarket or grocery store to prepare this sauce. This dish contains proteins and healthy fats, which makes it a filling and healthy meal. This Keto Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna comprises only 6g net carbs, so there is no stress of having this dish in a keto diet. We can serve this lasagna with the keto-friendly pesto and roasted vegetables for a filling meal.

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STATS:

• Cook time: 30 mints.
• Total time: 55 mints.
• Serving size: 1 slice
• Cuisine: American, Italian-inspired
• Calories: 420 kcal
• Course: Main Course
• Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
• Prep time: 25 mints.
• Servings: 6

EQUIPMENT:

• 9×13 baking dish
• Large skillet
• Medium saucepan
• Mixing bowls
• Spatula or wooden spoon
• Whisk
• Oven

INGREDIENTS:

LASAGNA LAYER:

• 2 cups of chicken
• 2 cups spinach
• 1 ½ cups of mushrooms
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 cup mozzarella cheese
• ¼ cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper

SAUCE:

• 1 ½ cups heavy cream
• 4 oz. cream cheese
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 2 tbsp. butter
• Salt and pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES:

1. We have to utilize the rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken to ease the preparation time and for convenience.
2. We will utilize the button or cremini mushrooms to prepare this lasagna for the great flavor and texture.
3. We use fresh spinach to prepare this dish, although we would use frozen spinach, but we would properly squeeze out all the moisture.
4. Ricotta cheese is used to bind the layers of this lasagna, and it also adds a creamy texture to the dish.
5. We have to utilize the full-fat mozzarella cheese to prepare this dish.
6. It also enhances the richness of the dish.
7. We use soft cream cheese to prepare the dish and to give it a creamy texture.
8. Heavy cream is used to prepare the creamy and thick sauce without the additional carbs.
9. Eggs are utilized to set and firm up the ricotta cheese mixture.
10. Italian Seasoning:
11. It is used to add the traditional Italian flavor.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. We can preheat the oven to three-seventy-five °F.
2. Then we can add the butter and liquefy on the moderate setting.
3. We can add the garlic and sauté it to obtain a nice aroma.
4. Then we can add the cream cheese and stir to melt it.
5. Now we can add the heavy cream while stirring and cook it on a low flame till the sauce thickens.
6. We can add salt & pepper and put it in the corner.
7. Then we can include mushrooms and brown them.
8. Now we can include spinach, black pepper & salt and saute till the spinach will gets shrivel.
9. We can combine the ricotta, black pepper, eggs, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and salt in a dish.
10. Now we can start layering the sauce and put the layer of sauce on the bottom, then add a layer of chicken, then
11. A spinach and mushroom layer, then a layer of ricotta mixture last.
12. We can make the layer till the ingredients are finished.
13. Then we can sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over all the layers and bake the lasagna for thirty minutes.
14. We can allow the Keto Mushroom & Spinach Lasagna to rest for five minutes.
15. Make the slices and serve them warm.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• Serve this lasagna with roasted zucchini or broccoli.
• We can have this lasagna with a Caesar or arugula salad.
• You can garnish this lasagna with basil or parsley.
• We can also add some keto pesto to the lasagna for an additional taste.
• Serve this lasagna with keto garlic bread.
• We can have this lasagna with the keto sparkling water or dry wine.

TIPS:

• We have to properly drain and squeeze all the water content from the spinach and mushrooms to prevent the lasagna from getting watery.
• You would allow the lasagna to cool down slightly to make clean slices.
• We would utilize the almond flour tortillas, cheese slices, or keto noodles in place of the pasta layer.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Put the lasagna in the sealed box and store it for around four days.

FREEZER:

• We can wrap the lasagna tightly with Saran Wrap and store it for around two months.

FAQs:

Can I prepare this dish with frozen spinach?

• We can prepare this dish with frozen spinach, but we have to properly drain the moisture from the spinach before adding it to the dish.

How can I prepare the dairy-free lasagna?

• We would utilize the coconut cream and dairy-free cheese in place of heavy cream and cheese to prepare the dairy-free lasagna, but it tastes different.

Is there any keto alternative of layer of pasta in lasagna?

• We would utilize the almond flour or lupine base pasta, zoodles, or shitake noodles for the pasta layer in the lasagna.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 420
Net carbs: 6g
Total carbs: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 32g
Fat: 31g
Calcium: 220mg
Iron: 1.5mg
Vitamin A: 1500 IU
Sodium: 480mg
Potassium: 480mg
Serving size: 1 slice