Baked Ricotta Chicken
A delicious and flavorful baked dish featuring chicken breasts topped with a creamy ricotta and spinach mixture, baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 cup spinach, chopped finely
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
- 1 teaspoon basil, dried
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the ricotta, Parmesan, spinach, garlic, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Drizzle them with olive oil, seasoning both sides with salt and pepper.
- Evenly spread the ricotta mixture over each chicken breast.
- Pour the marinara sauce around the chicken in the baking dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking uncovered for an additional 15–20 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked and the ricotta is lightly browned.
- Before serving, add fresh basil leaves for garnish to enhance the flavor.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- This dish pairs well with a side of salad or garlic bread.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg