Baked Ricotta Chicken
A comforting dish that combines creamy ricotta and tender chicken breasts, perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy meals with friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine the ricotta, mozzarella, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir until well blended.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Generously spread the ricotta mixture over each breast.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Consider swapping ingredients like using low-fat ricotta or different shredded cheeses. For added flavor, chopped spinach or sun-dried tomatoes can be mixed into the cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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