Description
Herbed Ricotta Stuffed Chicken is a juicy, flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breasts filled with creamy ricotta, fresh herbs, and garlic. Elegant yet easy, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Optional: lemon zest for brightness
Instructions
Instructions
- Prepare chicken: Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
- Make filling: In a bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, garlic, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Stuff chicken: Fill each chicken breast with the ricotta mixture and secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Cook: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
- Bake: Transfer to oven and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 15–20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve: Let rest a few minutes before serving. Garnish with herbs if desired.
Notes
Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad. You can also add spinach to the ricotta filling for extra flavor and nutrition.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop / Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: stuffed chicken, ricotta chicken, herbed chicken, easy dinner
