Description
A simple and delicious stuffed chicken breast recipe with creamy ricotta, spinach, and herbs. Perfect for a quick and healthy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped spinach
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut a pocket into each chicken breast.
- Mix ricotta, spinach, garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Stuff the chicken breasts with the ricotta mixture.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sear the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh spinach for better texture.
- Secure the chicken with toothpicks if needed.
- Check internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg