Description
Delight your taste buds with this scrumptious Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Chicken recipe. Tender chicken breasts are filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta, spinach, and cheeses, baked to golden perfection. A perfect dish for a satisfying meal!
Ingredients
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For the Stuffed Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- toothpicks or kitchen twine for securing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine ricotta cheese, spinach, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the chicken: Slice a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with the spinach and ricotta mixture. Secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Sear the chicken: Sear the stuffed chicken breasts in olive oil until golden brown.
- Bake: Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes until cooked through.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can use thawed and well-drained frozen spinach instead of fresh.
- Pair with roasted vegetables or pasta for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
