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Keto Cajun Chicken Lasagne “Looking for a flavourful and indulgent meal? Try making a keto lasagne! The secret to its delicious taste is the Andouille sausage, which adds just the right amount of spice.
While this dish may not be the best option for those counting calories, the meat mixture can also be served over fettuccine noodles for a quicker meal. Give it a try and enjoy the bold flavours of Cajun cuisine!
Ingredients required for Keto Cajun Chicken Lasagne:
1 (16-ounce) package of lasagna noodles
One pound andouille sausage, quartered lengthwise and sliced
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into chunks
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 Teaspoon dried sage
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped celery
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
2 (10 ounces) containers Alfredo Sauce, divided
1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
How to prepare Keto Cajun Chicken Lasagne:
1 Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a large pot, bring lightly salted water to a boil. Add your preferred keto-friendly pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, or until it reaches an al dente texture. Drain the pasta and set it aside for later use in the lasagne.
2 Start by cooking sausage and chicken in a large skillet with Cajun seasoning and sage until the chicken is fully cooked. This flavourful mixture will be the perfect filling for your lasagne layers.
3 In the same skillet, sauté onion, celery, bell pepper, and garlic until tender. Then, remove from heat and mix in the cooked meat and a container of Alfredo sauce.
4 Start by greasing a 9×13-inch baking dish. Then, cover the bottom with four lasagne noodles and spread half of the meat mixture on top.
5 This recipe for keto Lasagne involves layering noodles with a mixture of Cajun-seasoned chicken and Alfredo sauce. The layers are then topped with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese before being baked to perfection. It’s a delicious and satisfying low-carb meal that’s perfect for any occasion.
6 Preheat your oven and bake the dish for one hour. Once it’s done, let it cool for 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavours to meld together. Enjoy!
Nutritional Information for Keto Cajun Chicken Lasagne:
488 Calories
29g Fat
32g Carbs
25g Protein