Description
Indulge in this delightful Herb Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breast, featuring tender chicken filled with creamy ricotta and fresh herbs—a perfect dish for any night!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley or basil)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. Carefully slice each breast lengthwise to create a pocket, ensuring not to cut all the way through.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, minced garlic, chopped herbs, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Stuff the Chicken: Generously fill each chicken pocket with the ricotta mixture using a spoon.
- Drizzle and Season: Place stuffed chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle additional salt and pepper on top.
- Bake to Perfection: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown on top.
- Serve: Transfer to plates and drizzle with any remaining juices from the baking dish before enjoying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Customize the herb mixture based on your preference or what you have available. Pair with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.