Description
Ricotta Pomegranate Stuffed Chicken is a stunning dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy ricotta filling, bursting with juicy pomegranate seeds. This delightful recipe promises to impress at any dinner table, whether for family gatherings or special occasions. With its beautiful colors and harmonious flavors, this dish is as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. Easy to prepare and customizable, it’s bound to become a favorite in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create pockets.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta, pomegranate seeds, spinach, garlic, and Parmesan until well combined.
- Stuff each chicken pocket generously with the filling and press gently.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear stuffed chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 125mg