Ingredients:
2 – 6 ounces cooked skinless chicken breast
2/3 cup part skim ricotta cheese
1 egg
2 teaspoons italian seasoning
2 clove garlic
½ teaspoon salt (divided)
1 cup reduced fat mozzarella cheese
1 cup rao’s marinara sauce
Directions:
- 1. Butterfly chicken breasts and place into a lightly greased baking dish.
- 2. 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).
- 3. 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.
- 4. Drizzle remaining marinara sauce over chicken. Top with remaining mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with remaining Italian seasoning and season with salt.
- 5. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 25-30 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F.
Bon Appetit!