Family-Friendly

Lasagna Topped Chicken

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40 Minutes

Ingredients

¾ cup ricotta
1 ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
¼ cup shredded parmesan
1 large egg
2 tbsp chopped basil
Salt
Pepper
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (thin)
1 ½ cup marinara
½ tsp Italian seasoning
1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
4 cups of fresh or steamable green beans – side
Whole wheat roll-side

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a bowl, combine ricotta, ½ cup mozzarella, ¼ cup parmesan, egg, and basil. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Place chicken in a 9×13 baking dish. Top each chicken breast with about 2 Tbsp marinara and ¼ ricotta mixture. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
3. Bake until chicken is cooked through (internal temperature 165 degrees) or about 28-30 minutes.
4. Change oven to broil and top with remaining marinara, mozzarella, and parmesan. Broil until cheese is bubbly and golden. Garnish with basil.

Quick Tip

Use microwavable steam vegetables to save time and dirty dishes!