Description
Baked Ricotta Chicken is a flavorful and creamy dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a rich ricotta cheese filling, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, spinach, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the ricotta mixture.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and cover with marinara sauce.
- Sprinkle mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in olive oil and herbs before stuffing.
- Serve with a side of pasta or a fresh salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Baked Ricotta Chicken, Chicken Recipes, Italian Chicken Dish