Healthy Ground Chicken Moussaka

This healthier version of Moussaka is made with ground chicken, sweet potatoes and eggplant; then topped with a creamy Bechamel sauce.

👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 15m⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 45 min👤 Carrie's Experimental Kitchen📖 carriesexperimentalkitchen

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🥘 Ingredients

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🍳 Cookware

skillet
oven
pan
saucepan
whisk
bowl
casserole dish

📝 Preparation Steps

Step 1. Prepare the Mixture

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add the ground chicken to a large nonstick skillet and cook over medium high heat until no longer pink.

Next, add the garlic, tomatoes, salt and nutmeg. Reduce heat to low and simmer for approximately ⏱️ 20 minutes until the liquid has been absorbed.

minced garlic2 tablespoons

While the chicken mixture is simmering, heat a grill pan over medium high heat. Spray with cooking spray; then cook the eggplant approximately ⏱️ 2-3 minutes per side until it starts to soften. Set aside.

large eggplant (sliced lengthwise ½-inch thick; approx. 12 slices)1

Step 2. The Bechamel Sauce

Melt the butter in a small saucepan; then whisk in the flour forming a roux. Add the milk and whisk until the sauce has thickened.

butter2 tablespoonsmilk2 cups

In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks and gradually add some of the hot sauce to the eggs to temper them; then add the yolks to the sauce and mix well. Set aside.

large egg yolks2

Step 3. Assemble & Cook

Line a 9"x13" oven safe casserole dish with the potato slices. Top with the cooked eggplant, chicken mixture and Bechamel sauce.

large eggplant (sliced lengthwise ½-inch thick; approx. 12 slices)1

Sprinkle the shredded Mozzarella cheese on top and bake for ⏱️ 45 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the top is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts

calories

307 kcal

fat Content

15 g

serving Size

1 serving

fiber Content

4 g

sugar Content

8 g

sodium Content

527 mg

protein Content

24 g

trans Fat Content

0.2 g

cholesterol Content

136 mg

carbohydrate Content

21 g

saturated Fat Content

6 g

unsaturated Fat Content

8 g

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