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Chicken Lasagna Bowl – Easy Lasagna Bowls

Meal Prep The Easy Chicken Lasagna Bowls: Comforting and Flavor-Packed Meal

If you’re craving classic lasagna flavors but want a quicker, simpler version, these Chicken Lasagna Bowls are the perfect solution. They’re easy to make, loaded with cheesy goodness, and served in individual bowls for a fun and convenient twist for meal time with kiddos or a delicious meal prep for the work week.

This recipe is a perfect chicken meal prep recipe, great for weeknight dinners or serving a crowd. Plus, it’s packed with protein and veggies, making it a healthier option without sacrificing flavor. It is also made with quinoa, making this a gluten-free way to enjoy the classic lasagna.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

This dish is quick and easy to prepare. While the chicken is cooking, prepare the quinoa. This will cut down on wait times while each of them is cooking. This is a way easier version of lasagna than a traditional option.

The tomato sauce, chicken, and cheeses all meld together to make this really taste like a classic lasagna dish. The quinoa makes this a healthier option and also gluten-free!

These bowls are also the ultimate comfort food for meal prep. They have the classic layer look and satisfaction without all the extra carbs and calories found in regular lasagna. Adding spinach adds an extra layer of vitamins and minerals, along with the right amount of fiber.

You will also love the budget-friendly ingredients. Quinoa lasts forever in the pantry, so you can buy a big bag and have it on hand whenever you want to make this chicken lasagna. This recipe also uses chicken, which is significantly cheaper than buying the traditional beef right now. You can buy a large family pack for under $15 around here!

Tips for the Best Chicken Lasagna Bowls

To have the best chicken lasagna bowls possible, make sure to check the sauce you are using for the extra sugar. This makes it a lot healthier if you look for one without it. That being said, pick one you love the flavor of.

Make sure not to overcook the chicken. The best way to do this is to use a meat thermometer and wait for the internal temperature to reach 165 degrees F. Remember, you will be reheating these and the chicken dries out every time you cook it.

You can also make the assembly of the lasagna bowls easier by using a rotisserie chicken. This will ensure you have flavorful, juicy chicken without any of the hassle!

Cottage cheese goes a long way for adding flavor, texture, and protein to a lasagna. My favorite one is this sea salt version, but you can use any that you want.

Lastly, broiling the top of the cheese adds texture, color, and a nice flavor change in the cheese. It makes it look so pretty and so satisfying. You are going to love this!

Meal Prep and Storage Tips

One of the goals of meal prepping is to cut down on time in the kitchen. A way to do this while making this chicken lasagna bowl is to start the quinoa first. This makes it so it can cook and simmer while you are doing something else, making it so you can be doing two things at once.

Store the finished product in the fridge for up to 4 days.

These can also go in the freezer and be stored for 3ish months. Then you can thaw and reheat.

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Chicken Lasagna Bowl

Print Recipe
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound chicken
  • 1 T olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 – 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup uncooked quinoa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 cups cottage cheese
  • 1-2 cups spinach
  • 1 cup spaghetti sauce
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese

Method
 

  1. Cook the chicken: olive oil in a skillet and put the chicken in. Next sprinkle with the seasonings and cook until the internal temperature is 165.
  2. Cook the quinoa: Put the uncooked quinoa in a saucepan with the water. Simmer on low until the quinoa has soaked up all of the water and is soft.
  3. To assemble the bowls get out your favorite oven-safe meal prep dishes. Next layer 1/2 cup cooked quinoa on the bottom, smooth 1/2 cup cottage cheese over this layer. Next put about 1/4 cup torn spinach on top of the cottage cheese. Cover with 4 ounces of cooked chicken. Next drizzle 1/4 cup spaghetti sauce over the chicken. Finally layer 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese over the top.
  4. Next I baked mine to get the crispy cheese on top. Place the bowls in the oven and broil the cheese until it is the color you like, you could also skip this step and do it when you reheat it or just microwave them to reheat.