Can I Use Store Bought Marinara Sauce?
Our lasagna stuffed chicken recipe calls for marinara sauce. You can opt to use store bought sauce if you’re in a crunch, but we always prefer to make our sauce from scratch! Try our homemade spaghetti sauce if you have the time – we promise it’s worth it!
Shredded Mozzarella Cheese:
You’ll notice that our lasagna chicken recipe calls for shredded mozzarella cheese. Now, you can find this stuff prepackaged at pretty much any grocery store. But, these types of mozzarella include an additive that makes the cheese harder to melt. Resist the urge to pick up pre-shredded varieties and go for fresh mozzarella that you’ll have to shred yourself. You’ll get perfectly cheesy results every time!
Baking Dish Options:
This recipe makes two servings. If you want to double or triple this recipe (say you’re cooking for a large family or want to meal prep), make sure to use a larger dish. A 9×13 baking dish should do the trick, but you can always go bigger if needed.
Egg Substitutes:
The egg in this recipe works as a binder to hold the cheesy lasagna chicken filling together. If you prefer to skip it, are allergic, or are trying to cut out eggs, there are a few different options:
Flaxseed and water (vegan!)Mashed potato (or parsnips!)Béchamel sauceHeavy creamYogurt
Ricotta Cheese Substitutes:
Picture this: you did all of your shopping to try our lasagna stuffed chicken yourself. You thought you had all of the ingredients but, alas, you forgot the ricotta cheese! Or, maybe you’re looking to cut down on using animal products where you can. Here are our favorite ricotta replacements:
Cottage cheeseCream cheeseMascarponeGoat cheeseTofu (vegan!)Paneer
Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy this dish on its own, or with some other side dishes to make a hearty meal that will fill up your entire family. Here are some suggestions:
Super easy olive oil pastaGarden fresh tomato, basil, and garlic brown butter pastaGarlic bread or breadsticksSalad
Storage and Reheating Instructions:
If you want to freeze your leftovers, follow the make-ahead instructions above. If you want to store your leftovers in the fridge, they will keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to enjoy, reheat single servings in the microwave in 30-second increments until warm. You can also reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F for 10-15 minutes if working with multiple servings. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious stuffed chicken breast recipes:
Cajun Stuffed Chicken BreastFajita Stuffed ChickenCheesy Herb Stuffed ChickenReuben Stuffed Chicken
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