Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Chicken, where tender chicken breasts are generously filled with a creamy blend of fresh spinach and ricotta. This dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. With its harmonious combination of textures and tastes, it’s sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chopped spinach and cook until wilted. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, sautéed spinach, salt, and pepper; mix well.
- Create pockets in each chicken breast by slicing them horizontally but not all the way through. Stuff with the ricotta-spinach mixture.
- Place stuffed chicken in the baking dish, brush tops lightly with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 51g
- Cholesterol: 125mg