Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy mixture of mozzarella, ricotta, and herbs, baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 each boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 6-8 ounces each
- 0.5 cup ricotta cheese
- 0.5 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.125 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a small bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
- Place each chicken breast on a cutting board. With a sharp knife, carefully cut a horizontal pocket into the thickest side of each chicken breast, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Spoon the cheese mixture evenly into the pockets of each chicken breast.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature reaches 165°F or 74°C) and the cheese is melted and slightly golden.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with your favorite side dishes such as roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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