Lasagna Stuffed Chicken

Name: Lasagna Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lb.); 3/4 c. ricotta; 1 large egg; 2 tbsp. freshly chopped basil, plus more for serving; 1 1/4 c. shredded mozzarella, divided; 1/4 plus 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan, divided; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 c. marinara; 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

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Lasagna Stuffed Chicken

Recipe by SandraMyers

Servings

servings

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lb.)
3/4 c. ricotta
1 large egg
2 tbsp. freshly chopped basil, plus more for serving
1 1/4 c. shredded mozzarella, divided
1/4 plus 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan, divided
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 c. marinara
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°
In a bowl, combine ricotta, ½ cup mozzarella, ¼ cup Parmesan, egg, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
Cut a pocket in each chicken breast. Stuff each with 2 tablespoons marinara sauce and 1/4 of ricotta mixture.
Lay stuffed chicken in the bottom of a baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning and drizzle with oil.
Bake chicken, until cooked through, for about 25 minutes or more ( the cooking time depends on of the thickness of chicken). Discard excess juices in pan.
Change oven to broil and top chicken with remaining 1 cup marinara, remaining ¾ cup mozzarella, and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan. Broil cheese, until golden and bubbly and chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°, about 4 to 5 minutes more.
Garnish with more basil. Ready for serving.