Lasagna Stuffed Chicken

So good!  So easy!  You will be a huge hit with this family favorite!!


Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided
  • 2 cloves crushed garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella divided
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • Additional Salt and Pepper to taste


  • Butterfly chicken breasts and place into a lightly greased baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl , stir together ricotta cheese, egg, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and 1 cup mozzarella cheese.
  • Spoon about 1/4 cup of sauce onto one half of each chicken breast. Spread ricotta mixture on top of the sauce and fold chicken breasts over to close.
  • Drizzle remaining marinara sauce over chicken. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with remaining Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in a 400 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.