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December 4, 2022 · Leave a Comment

Healthy Ground Chicken Moussaka

Chicken Recipes· Healthy Dinner Ideas· Mediterranean

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

Healthy Moussaka in a white casserole dish

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If you're looking for a healthier way to enjoy one of your favorite comfort meals this winter, this Ground Chicken Moussaka made with sweet potatoes and eggplant will be your new favorite!

Moussaka is one of those foods I crave during the cold winter months; however, now that my husband and I are on the Noom Diet I've been trying to find ways to make our favorite foods a bit healthier. 

My original recipe was made with ground beef, regular potatoes and pan fried eggplant. This time I swapped a few ingredients and cooking methods to create this Healthy Ground Chicken Moussaka. 

This healthy Greek Moussaka casserole recipe was INCREDIBLE; not to mention it was only 321 calories per serving!

Cuisine

This healthy casserole recipe falls under Mediterranean Cuisine. 

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SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT

The following kitchen equipment can help, but is not necessary.

  • Large Nonstick Skillet
  • Indoor Grill Pan
  • 9x13 Baking Dish

ground chicken casserole with eggplant

 

Ingredients Needed 

Ground Chicken: You can use ground chicken or extra lean ground turkey in this recipe.

Minced Garlic

Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes

Ground Nutmeg

Kosher Salt

Sliced Eggplant: You'll need one large eggplant that has been sliced lengthwise into ½-inch thick slices. I got 12 slices. 

Peeled and Sliced Sweet Potatoes: Cut the potatoes into ½-inch thick slices. 

Butter

All Purpose Flour

Milk

Egg Yolks

Shredded Part Skim Mozzarella

 

a close up of a casserole with chicken and eggplant

How do you make Ground Chicken Moussaka?

There are three steps to make this moussaka: the mixture, the sauce and assembly. 

Step 1. Prepare the Mixture

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Add the ground chicken in 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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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

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Healthy Ground Chicken Moussaka

Carrie's Experimental Kitchen
This healthier version of Moussaka is made with ground chicken, sweet potatoes and eggplant; then topped with a creamy Bechamel sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
Course Main Entree
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Large Nonstick Skillet
  • Grill Pan
  • 9x13 Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

For the Ground Chicken Moussaka

  • 1 ½ pounds ground chicken
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 1- (14-ounce )can fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 large eggplant (sliced lengthwise ½-inch thick; approx. 12 slices)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound sweet potatoes (peeled, sliced lengthwise ½-inch thick)
  • prepared bechamel sauce
  • 1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese

FOR THE BECHAMEL SAUCE

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 large egg yolks

Instructions
 

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.
  • 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.

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.
  • 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.

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

Notes

*Please read the entire post for additional instructions, tips and/or substitutions.

Nutrition

Calories: 307kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 24gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 136mgSodium: 527mgPotassium: 889mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 8374IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 249mgIron: 1mg
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