Description

Do you love lasagna but not all of the carbs that go along with it? Make these chicken breasts that have all of the great Italian flavors of lasagna without those carbs. Serve with a side salad, if desired.

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breasts, about 6 oz. each
• 1 T. dried oregano
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 c. marinara sauce
• 1 egg
• 1 c. ricotta cheese
• 1/4 c. shredded fresh parmesan cheese
• 4 thin mozzarella slices
• 2 T. chopped fresh parsley
• 1 T. fresh thyme leaves
• 4 T. fresh chopped basil, divided
• sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray a baking dish with cooking oil.
2. Cut a deep pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, garlic and add a little drizzle of olive oil, using your hands to rub the seasonings and oil into the chicken.
3. In a small bowl, whisk the egg with ricotta cheese, parmesan, fresh parsley, thyme, 2 T. basil, and a pinch of sea salt and pepper; whisk well to combine.