Lasagna Stuffed Chicken
Lasagna Stuffed Chicken Breasts are cheesy and delicious! Made with chicken stuffed with 3 kinds of cheese then smothered in marinara and even more cheese!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken breasts about 6 ounces each, trimmed
- 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups Jarred marinara sauce
- 1 ½ cups Freshly shredded mozzarella
- Freshly chopped basil for garnish
For the filling
- ¾ cup Whole milk ricotta
- ¼ cup Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup Freshly shredded mozzarella
- ¼ cup Freshly chopped basil
- 2 Garlic cloves minced
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400℉. Grease a 9”x13” baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the ingredients for the filling - 3/4 cup ricotta, 1/4 cup grated parmesan, 1/2 cup Mozzarella, 1/4 cup chopped basil, minced garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cut a pocket into the center of each chicken breast, by cutting horizontally into the chicken but not cutting all the way through.
- Season the chicken breasts with the salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Place ¼ of the stuffing in the pocket of each chicken breast. Make sure you can fully close the chicken breast to keep the filling inside. You can use toothpicks if you need to, just remember to remove them after cooking, and before serving.
- Spread ½ cup of marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Arrange the stuffed chicken breasts in the pan and pour the sauce evenly over the tops of the chicken.
- Sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese and bake until the cheese is bubbly and the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165℉, about 35-40 minutes.
- Let stand for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped basil and serve.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat individual portions in the microwave.
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness, but make sure to only insert it into the chicken and not the filling.
Nutrition
Calories: 504kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 182mg | Sodium: 2150mg | Potassium: 1120mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1312IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 476mg | Iron: 3mg
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