Herbed Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Rolls
Delicious chicken rolls stuffed with creamy herbed ricotta and fresh spinach, baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or thyme)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil
- Salad (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, grated Parmesan, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pound each chicken breast to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- Fill each chicken breast with the ricotta mixture, leaving the edges free.
- Roll the chicken breasts tightly and secure them with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken rolls on all sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the seared chicken rolls to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve with a side salad.
Notes
For a dairy-free option, use lactose-free ricotta or cashew cheese. You can also substitute chicken with turkey or use eggplant for a vegetarian twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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