Lasagna Stuffed Chicken

4.80 from 50 votes

Lasagna Stuffed Chicken is all the flavors you love from lasagna stuffed inside a tender chicken breast and smothered with sauce and melted cheese for the ultimate comfort food.

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Total Time30

Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Lasagna Stuffed Chicken

Servings: large breasts

Author: Rachel Farnsworth

Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1 large egg
3 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided
2 cloves minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese divided
1 cup marinara sauce

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Butterfly chicken breasts lengthwise and place into a lightly greased baking dish.
In a small 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 1 cup marinara sauce over chicken. Top with remaining 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with remaining 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning.
Bake in a 400 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F. Serve hot with additional salt and pepper to taste.

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Notes

This recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.

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