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High protein Butter Chicken Lasagna

This high protein butter chicken lasagna combines creamy, spiced butter chicken with classic lasagna layers. It is a flavorful, meal prep friendly dish packed with protein and perfect for busy weeks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 522
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 700 g diced chicken breast
  • 140 g + 60g low fat Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1.5 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 4 garlic cloves diced
  • 10 g minced ginger
  • 10 g light butter
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 15 g cashew nut butter optional
  • 500 g diced tomatoes
  • 6 instant lasagna sheets
  • 180 g low fat grated cheese
  • fresh coriander

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix chicken with yoghurt, spices, garlic, and ginger.
  2. Cook chicken in a pan over medium heat until fully cooked. Set aside.
  3. In the same pan, melt butter and sauté onion until soft.
  4. Add cashew butter, spices, diced tomatoes, and yoghurt. Simmer briefly.
  5. Blend sauce until smooth, then return to pan and add chicken. Mix well.
  6. In a baking dish, layer sauce, lasagna sheets, and cheese. Repeat layers.
  7. Cover and bake, then uncover and bake for another 10 minutes until golden.
  8. Garnish with coriander, slice, and serve.

Notes

  • Marinate chicken longer for deeper flavor
  • Skip cashew butter if needed, or use whole cashews
  • Do not overcook the chicken to keep it tender
  • Use pre cooked lasagna sheets if not using instant

 

nutrition (per serving)

  • 552 calories
  • 39g carbs
  • 13.5g fat
  • 65.5g protein