4.8 from 12 votes
Lasagna Chicken Bake
With only a few minutes, you can have this delicious meal in the oven and cooking - hands off for your family! It has all the rich and delicious flavor of lasagna, packed into a wholesome chicken breast dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 394 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the chicken bake
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast thin cutlets
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese divided
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
For the ricotta topping
- 15 oz ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
- Make the ricotta topping by adding the ricotta cheese, grated parmesan, egg, parsley, salt, and pepper to a medium bowl. Mix until combined.
- In a large 9x13 baking dish, lay the chicken breasts flat. Season with the Italian seasoning and garlic powder.
- Scoop the ricotta mixture over each chicken breast, then pour the marinara sauce over the top. Finish by sprinkling with the remaining parmesan and mozzarella cheeses.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp) and the edges are bubbly.
- Let sit for 5-10 minute then serve warm over pasta, mashed potatoes, or with a salad.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
394kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
48g
(96%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
179mg
(60%)
Sodium
959mg
(40%)
Potassium
949mg
(27%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1013IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
317mg
(32%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 394
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 394kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 179mg | 60% |
| Sodium | 959mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 949mg | 20% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1013IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 317mg | 32% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.