Description
Herbed Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Rolls are a mouthwatering and nutritious dinner option that will have your taste buds dancing with delight. This dish combines juicy chicken breasts, creamy ricotta cheese, and a flavorful blend of fresh herbs to create a meal that’s both satisfying and good for you.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, Parmesan cheese, basil, and parsley. Season with salt and pepper, and mix well until the filling is evenly blended.
3. Slice each chicken breast horizontally, creating a pocket without cutting all the way through. This will allow you to stuff the chicken with the ricotta mixture.
4. Generously stuff each chicken pocket with the herbed ricotta filling, securing the openings with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
5. Drizzle the stuffed chicken rolls with olive oil and season them with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
6. Place the prepared chicken rolls in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
7. Remove the toothpicks or twine before serving and let the chicken rest for a few minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Notes
Oven-baking these Herbed Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Rolls is the preferred cooking method, as it allows the chicken to cook evenly and the filling to set without becoming dry or rubbery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 450 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 5 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 90 milligrams