Description
Stuffed chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines succulent, boneless chicken breasts with a delightful filling of creamy ricotta cheese, fresh spinach, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a cozy family meal, this recipe promises rich flavors and beautiful presentation. Each bite is an explosion of taste that will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (packed in oil)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tsp olive oil (for sautéing)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: paprika for seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add spinach until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix the sautéed spinach with ricotta cheese and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut pockets into each chicken breast and season inside and out with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Stuff each pocket generously with the filling mixture and secure with toothpicks if desired.
- Sear each breast in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for approximately 25 minutes or until cooked through.
- For the sauce, deglaze the skillet with chicken broth after removing from the oven, scraping up any browned bits.
- Serve drizzled with the savory sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 180g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg