Lasagna Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients

Scaled for your household (2 portions) · original serves 2

• Chicken breast2
• Ricotta1 cup
• Eggs1
• Italian Seasoning3 tsp
• Garlic cloves2
• Salt½ tsp
• Mozzarella2 cup
• Marinara Sauce1 cup

Method

1. 1

   Set the oven to 400°F (204°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.

2. 2

   At this stage, butterfly 2 large boneless skinless chicken breast lengthwise, cutting almost all the way through so it opens like a book. Place the chicken into the prepared baking dish.

3. 3

   In a small mixing bowl, mix together 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, 1 large egg, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 2 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt,; then 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese. mix until well mixed.

4. 4

   At this stage, spoon about ¼ cup marinara sauce onto one side of each butterflied chicken breast. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the sauce.

5. 5

   At this stage, fold the chicken breasts closed over the filling.

6. 6

   Pour the remaining marinara sauce evenly over the chicken. scatter with the remaining 1 cup mozzarella cheese; then the remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.

7. 7

   At this stage, bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

8. 8

   Remove from the oven; then let rest for about 5 minutes. Serve hot, seasoning with additional salt and pepper if desired.