Lovely Lasagna Stuffed Chicken


Lasagna Stuffed Chicken Fresh Lasagna Stuffed Chicken Breasts











INGREDIENTS






  • 3/4 c. ricotta

  • 1 1/4 c. shredded mozzarella, divided

  • 1/4 plus 2 tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan, divided

  • 1 large egg

  • 2 tbsp. freshly chopped basil, plus more for serving

  • Kosher salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 3/4 lb.)

  • 1 1/2 c. marinara

  • 1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

  • 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil









































DIRECTIONS






  1. Preheat oven to 375°. In a bowl, combine ricotta, ½ cup
    mozzarella, ¼ cup Parmesan, egg, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. Cut a pocket in each chicken breast. Stuff each with 2
    tablespoons marinara sauce and 1/4 of ricotta mixture.

  3. Arrange stuffed chicken in the bottom of a
    9″-x-13″ baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with
    Italian seasoning and drizzle with oil.

  4. Bake until chicken is almost cooked through, reaching an
    internal temperature of 155°, about 25 minutes, or up to 35 minutes for larger
    breasts. Discard excess juices in pan.

  5. Change oven to broil and top chicken with remaining 1 cup
    marinara, remaining ¾ cup mozzarella, and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan.
    Broil until cheese is golden and bubbly and chicken reaches an internal
    temperature of 165°, about 4 to 5 minutes more.

  6. Garnish with more basil before serving.
























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