Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Stuffed Chicken Spinach Rigatoni, a dish that seamlessly blends tender chicken, creamy ricotta, and vibrant spinach wrapped in al dente rigatoni. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners with friends, this recipe transforms an ordinary meal into an extraordinary culinary experience. With straightforward preparation steps and simple ingredients, even novice cooks can impress their guests. Serve with garlic bread or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach, cooked and drained
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 12 oz rigatoni pasta
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and boil salted water in a large pot for rigatoni.
- Cook rigatoni until al dente per package instructions; drain without rinsing.
- In a bowl, mix cooked spinach, ricotta cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until creamy.
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create pockets and stuff generously with the spinach mixture.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear stuffed chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Remove from the oven; spoon marinara sauce over each breast and sprinkle mozzarella and Parmesan cheese on top. Return to the oven for another 5-10 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg