Lasagna Stuffed Chicken

Lasagna Stuffed Chicken

from delish.com
60 min
4 servings

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. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°. In a bowl, combine ricotta, ½ cup mozzarella, ¼ cup Parmesan, egg, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.  Cut a pocket in each chicken breast. Stuff each with 2 tablespoons marinara sauce and 1/4 of ricotta mixture.  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. 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. 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.  Garnish with more basil before serving.