This lasagna stuffed chicken is a delicious and easy meal. You only need four ingredients to make it. It reheats well so you can make a large amount for meal prep. It is also low carb and keto-friendly.
This is a quick and easy meal that my whole family enjoys. I usually make a large portion so that we have leftovers for the week. It has all the flavors I love in lasagna stuffed into chicken.
Ingredients
- Boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Marinara sauce
- Shredded Italian cheese blend
- Farmer cheese
Chicken: This recipe works best with boneless skinless chicken breasts. Chicken breasts have a larger surface area which is needed for stuffing all the ingredients into.
Marinara sauce: You can use whatever your favorite marinara sauce is. We used a store-bought tomato basil marinara sauce.
Italian cheese blend: You will usually find pre-shredded Italian cheese blend in the dairy aisle. I’ve seen 3, 5 and 6 cheese blends. The more cheese variety in the blend, the more flavorful your lasagna will be but any Italian cheese blend should work.
Farmer cheese: Farmer’s cheese or farmer cheese is a pressed cottage cheese. It is firmer, more acidic and has less moisture than cottage cheese. We use farmer’s cheese to mimic the flavor and texture of ricotta. Because ricotta is a much wetter cheese, it doesn’t hold together well in the stuffing without adding another binding agent like an egg. Since farmer cheese has less moisture and is firmer, it holds up better in this recipe and provides a similar flavor and taste as ricotta. Farmer’s cheese is available in most supermarkets. You can also make your own farmer’s cheese.
How to Make Lasagna Stuffed Chicken
The chicken breasts are first sliced horizontally to create a pocket for stuffing. The cheeses are mixed together and spread inside the chicken breasts. The marinara sauce is then spread across.
The chicken is then cooked in the oven until the chicken is fully cooked. The chicken is topped with more marinara sauce and cheese before serving. If desired, you can also garnish with finely chopped parsley.
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4 Ingredient Lasagna Stuffed Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6-8 ounces each
- 1 cup (220 g) farmer cheese
- 1 cup (88 g) shredded Italian cheese blend plus additional for topping
- 1/2 cup (121 g) tomato marinara sauce plus additional for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C). Grease a large baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture and then place on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, slice horizontally into the thickest part of the chicken breast, creating a pocket for the stuffing. Be sure not to cut all the way through to the other side, leaving about a half-inch border intact.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the farmer cheese and the shredded Italian cheese.
- Evenly divide the cheese mixture between the chicken breasts, stuffing into the cavity. If you have some leftover, that is fine. How much you will need will depend on the size of your chicken breasts. As long as there is a thick layer inside each one, then that is enough. Add about 2 tbsp of marinara across the cheese layer.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
- Remove cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Top chicken with very warm marinara sauce. I added about 2 tbsp over the top of each one. Sprinkle some Italian cheese on top. The heat from the chicken and marinara should cause the cheese to melt. You can also put the chicken back in the oven for a few minutes until the cheese on top is fully melted. Serve while chicken is still warm. If desired, you can also garnish with finely chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- Farmer cheese is sold in most supermarkets in the US. I used 365 by Whole Foods Farmer cheese.* You can also make your own farmer cheese. There are several recipes on the internet for making your own.
- *This product link is an affiliate link. This means I earn a commission from qualifying purchases.
- I used Rao's tomato basil marinara sauce.
- I used fresh chicken breasts.
- The nutrition estimate assumes 6 oz chicken breasts and does not include additional marinara and cheese topping on top.
Nutrition
The nutrition information provided are only estimates based on an online nutritional calculator. I am not a certified nutritionist. Please consult a professional nutritionist or doctor for accurate information and any dietary restrictions and concerns you may have.
