Spinach Ricotta Chicken
A delightful combination of spinach and ricotta stuffed inside tender chicken breasts, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well blended.
- Slice a pocket into each chicken breast carefully.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the ricotta mixture.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Ensure not to overstuff the chicken. You can use shredded rotisserie chicken for a quicker version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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