Lasagna Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 – 9.1 ounce raw skinless chicken breast (2 leaners)
- 2/3 Cup part skim ricotta cheese (2/3 lean)
- 1 egg (1/3 lean)
- 2 Teaspoons Italian seasoning (4 condiments)
- 2 clove garlic (2 condiments)
- ½ Teaspoon salt (divided) (2 condiments)
- 1 Cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese (1 lean)
- 1 Cup low carb marinara sauce (4 greens)
- Garnish with chopped parsley (optional)
Directions
- Butterfly chicken breasts 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 (leaving just a little aside for step #4).
- Spoon about ¼ cup of sauce onto one half of each chicken breast. (leave just a little bit of sauce aside for the next step) Spread ricotta mixture on top of the sauce and fold chicken breasts over to close.
- Drizzle remaining marinara sauce over chicken. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with remaining Italian seasoning and season with salt.
- Bake in a 400 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
- (you will then need to take the folded chicken breasts and slice in ½ so this makes 4 servings)
Makes 4 serving - 1 Serving Yields: - 1 Leaner | 1 Green | 2 Condiments