4.8 from 150 votes
Lasagna Stuffed Chicken
Lasagna Stuffed Chicken brings together tender boneless skinless chicken breasts filled with a mixture of ricotta, mozzarella, garlic, and Italian seasoning alongside marinara sauce. Baked until bubbly and cooked through, the dish mimics the flavors of lasagna in a protein-packed, lower-carb format. Melting mozzarella on top creates a golden cheesy crust that complements the savory filling inside.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
2
large breasts
Calories:
440 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 teaspoons Italian seasoning divided
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups mozzarella cheese divided, shredded
- 1 cup marinara sauce
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 be doubled or tripled easily for larger gatherings or meal prep.
- Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F for safe consumption.
- Butterflying the chicken breasts helps them cook evenly and hold the filling securely.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
440kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
45g
(90%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
188mg
(63%)
Sodium
1161mg
(48%)
Potassium
762mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1035IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
6.1mg
(7%)
Calcium
457mg
(46%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 large breasts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 440
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 440kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 45g | 90% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 188mg | 63% |
| Sodium | 1161mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 762mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1035IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 6.1mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 457mg | 46% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.