Healthy High Protein Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Lasagna is a delicious low-carb twist on classic comfort food. Made with simple ingredients, packed with protein, and perfect for different lifestyles, this recipe is easy to prepare, satisfying, and great for meal prep or a quick healthy dinner. 🔥🤤
🔥 1. Classic Healthy Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Lasagna
✅ Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast
- 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced thin lengthwise
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tbsp ranch seasoning
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small baking dish, layer zucchini slices, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cottage cheese, ranch seasoning, and shredded cheese.
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
- Finish with extra cheese on top.
- Bake for 30 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Rest 5 minutes before serving.
🍎 Nutrition (approx per serving)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 32g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fat: 18g
🥑 2. Keto Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Lasagna
✅ Adjustments
- Use full-fat cottage cheese
- Use sugar-free buffalo sauce
- Add 1 tbsp cream cheese for extra fat
👩🍳 Instructions
Follow same layering and baking method.
🥓 Nutrition (approx)
- Calories: 360
- Protein: 30g
- Net Carbs: 4g
- Fat: 24g
❤️ 3. Diabetic-Friendly Version
✅ Adjustments
- Use low-sodium buffalo sauce
- Use reduced-fat cheese
- Choose low-fat cottage cheese
- Add spinach layer for fiber
👩🍳 Instructions
Layer as directed, adding spinach between layers for extra nutrients.
🥗 Nutrition (approx)
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 33g
- Carbs: 7g
- Fat: 12g
⚖️ 4. Weight Watchers Friendly Version
✅ Adjustments
- Fat-free shredded cheese
- Fat-free cottage cheese
- Lean chicken breast
- Light buffalo sauce
👩🍳 Instructions
Prepare same way and bake at 375°F for 30 minutes.
📊 Nutrition (approx)
- Calories: 240
- Protein: 34g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fat: 6g
- WW Points (est.): 2–3 points
💪 5. Extra High-Protein Fitness Version
✅ Adjustments
- Increase chicken to 1.5 cups
- Use high-protein cottage cheese
- Add 2 tbsp nutritional yeast for extra protein
👩🍳 Instructions
Blend cottage cheese, buffalo sauce & ranch seasoning before layering for creamy texture (pro tip 👍).
🍗 Nutrition (approx)
Fat: 16g
Calories: 350
Protein: 42g
Carbs: 6g
6. 🔥 Paleo Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Lasagna
✅ Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken (preferably organic/free-range)
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced thin lengthwise
- 1/2 cup paleo-friendly buffalo sauce (no sugar, no dairy)
- 1/2 cup cashew cream (blend soaked cashews + water + pinch salt)
- 2 tbsp paleo ranch seasoning (dairy-free seasoning blend)
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional for cheesy flavor)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare cashew cream by blending soaked cashews with water until smooth.
- In a small baking dish, layer zucchini slices, shredded chicken, buffalo sauce, cashew cream, ranch seasoning, and nutritional yeast.
- Repeat layers until ingredients are used.
- Bake for 30 minutes until hot and slightly golden on top.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
🍎 Nutrition (approx per serving)
Fat: 18g
Calories: 300
Protein: 28g
Carbs: 7g
🥬 Whole30 Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Lasagna
✅ Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1/2 cup Whole30-approved buffalo sauce (no sugar, no dairy)
- 1/2 cup blended cauliflower (steamed cauliflower blended smooth)
- 2 tbsp Whole30 ranch seasoning (clean ingredients)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Blend steamed cauliflower until creamy to replace cheese.
- Layer zucchini, chicken, buffalo sauce, cauliflower cream, and seasoning in a baking dish.
- Repeat layers and bake for 30 minutes.
- Rest before serving.
🍎 Nutrition (approx)
- Calories: 220
- Protein: 30g
- Carbs: 8g
- Fat: 6g
🥥 Dairy-Free Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Lasagna
✅ Ingredients
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced thin
- 1/2 cup dairy-free buffalo sauce
- 1/2 cup dairy-free ricotta (cashew or almond based)
- 2 tbsp dairy-free ranch seasoning
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Layer zucchini, chicken, buffalo sauce, dairy-free ricotta, seasoning, and nutritional yeast.
- Repeat layers and bake 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
🍎 Nutrition (approx)
- Calories: 290
- Protein: 27g
- Carbs: 7g
- Fat: 17g
🔥 Air Fryer Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Lasagna
✅ Ingredients
- Same as original recipe.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Assemble layers in an air fryer-safe dish.
- Air fry at 350°F (175°C) for 15–18 minutes until cheese melts and top is golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
🍎 Nutrition (approx)
- Calories: 320
- Protein: 32g
- Carbs: 6g
- Fat: 18g
🍱 Healthy High Protein Buffalo Chicken Zucchini Lasagna (Meal Prep Version)
✅ Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
- 2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
- 1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend or mozzarella)
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 1 cup buffalo sauce
- 3–4 tbsp ranch seasoning
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice zucchini thinly and pat dry with paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- In a bowl, mix cottage cheese, buffalo sauce, and ranch seasoning (blend for smoother texture if desired).
- In a medium baking dish, layer zucchini slices, shredded chicken, sauce mixture, and shredded cheese.
- Repeat layers until everything is used, finishing with cheese on top.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until bubbly and lightly golden.
- Cool completely, then divide into 4 meal prep containers.
🧊 Meal Prep Tips
✅ Store in fridge up to 4 days
✅ Freeze portions up to 2 months
✅ Reheat microwave 2–3 minutes or oven at 350°F until warm
🍎 Nutrition (approx per meal)
- Calories: 300
- Protein: 35g
- Carbs: 6–7g
- Fat: 16g
