Description
A warm and inviting dish featuring creamy ricotta, fresh herbs, and tender chicken, perfect for a cozy dinner with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Ricotta Cheese
- 1/3 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1/4 cup Fresh Basil
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 cup Marinara Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- Toothpicks or Kitchen Twine as needed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Pound chicken breasts flat to ensure even cooking.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, spinach, basil, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the cheese mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
- Roll each chicken breast tightly and secure it with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear the chicken rolls on each side until golden, about 3-4 minutes.
- Transfer the seared chicken rolls to a baking dish and pour marinara sauce over them.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before removing toothpicks or twine to serve.
Notes
Make sure to pound the chicken breasts evenly for uniform cooking. Use fresh herbs for the best flavor, and don’t skip the searing step; it adds a lovely crust. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken, ricotta, herbed rolls, comfort food, Italian dinner