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Baked Ricotta Chicken

Delicious Baked Ricotta Chicken for Cozy Family Dinners

Baked Ricotta Chicken is the perfect cheesy comfort food, ideal for busy weeknights that satisfies everyone’s cravings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Chicken Breasts For easy preparation
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Ricotta Mixture
  • 15 oz Ricotta Cheese Whole milk ricotta recommended
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning Mixed dried herbs can be substituted
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Marinara Sauce Homemade or store-bought
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • to taste Fresh Basil Optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) with the rack in the top third.
  2. Cut the chicken breasts in half lengthwise and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, garlic, and Italian seasoning until creamy.
  4. Pour half of the marinara sauce into a baking dish and place the seasoned chicken on top.
  5. Spoon the ricotta mixture over each chicken cutlet evenly.
  6. Drizzle the remaining marinara sauce over the ricotta-covered chicken.
  7. Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
  8. Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella on top, and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes.
  9. Broil for a few minutes until the cheese is golden and bubbly.
  10. Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving and garnish with basil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, monitor cooking time and adjust based on your oven's performance.

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