Lasagna Stuffed Chicken
Source of Recipe
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Recipe Introduction
This is a recipe that is going to help you stretch your food budget, yet give you two of your favorite foods. Chicken stuffed with Lasagna is also a keto qualified food. For me, it is one of the best comfort foods out there.
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5 boneless Chicken breasts
1 egg
15 ounces of Ricotta cheese
2 tsp garlic minced
2 tsp Italian seasoning
2 ½ cups Mozzarella cheese, shredded and divided (1 ½ and 1 cup)
1 ½ cup marinara, (divided, 1 cup and ½ cup)
Grated parmesan cheese for garnish
Freshly chopped parsley for garnishRecipe
FIRST STEP:
Preheat the oven to 400*
Make a slit in each chicken breast without cutting all the way through
SECOND STEP:
In a mixing bowl combine the ricotta cheese, egg, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt and pepper and 1 ½ cups of the mozzarella cheese.
Stir to combine well.
THIRD STEP:
Using a spoon, spread marinara on the inside of the slit, both top and bottom
Spoon a large spoonful of the ricotta mix into the slit of each piece of chicken
FOURTH STEP:
Fold the top section back over the bottom section of chicken
Spoon more marinara over each chicken breast
Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese over the tops of the chicken
FIFTH STEP:
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the chicken is done, temperature reading 165*
Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and another sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Serve with a salad or roasted vegetables!
Enjoy!
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