Lasagna Stuffed Chicken

INGREDIENTS:

5 Large Boneless skinless chicken breasts

15 oz. Ricotta cheese

1 Egg

2 tsp. Italian seasoning

2 tsp. Minced garlic

Salt and pepper to taste

1 ½ + 1 C. Mozzarella cheese shredded and divided

1 + ½ C. Marinara sauce divided

Grated parmesan and freshly chopped parsley for garnish

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.

Slice each chicken breast in half lengthwise without cutting them completely through to the other side. You want to leave a small flap so that they can be stuffed, and then the top can be folded back over.

In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt and pepper to taste, and 1 ½ cups of the Mozzarella cheese. Stir to combine well.

Using the ½ cup portion, spread some marinara sauce on the inside of each chicken breast.

Top the inside of the chicken breast with a large helping over the ricotta mixture, and fold the top of the chicken breast back over it.

Using the 1 cup portion, spread some more marinara sauce on the top of each closed and stuffed chicken breast.

Top each chicken breast with the remaining 1 cup of mozzarella cheese.

Bake the chicken for 20-25 minutes until completely cooked through.

Serve topped with some parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley for garnish.

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