Description
Juicy chicken breasts are stuffed with a creamy mixture of ricotta, parmesan, and herbs, then baked to perfection in marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella. This Baked Ricotta Chicken is a comforting and flavorful dish that’s perfect for a cozy dinner at home.
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried basil or 1 tablespoon fresh, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 1 1/2 cups mozzarella cheese, grated
- Fresh basil, for serving (optional)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Prepare Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix ricotta, parmesan, garlic, basil, and Italian seasoning.
- Stuff Chicken: Place a generous spoonful of the ricotta mixture in the center of each chicken piece, then roll up and secure with toothpicks.
- Bake: Place the stuffed chicken in the baking dish, cover with marinara sauce, and sprinkle mozzarella on top. Bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and cheese is melted.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes to the ricotta mixture for extra flavor.
- Make sure to cook the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg