Description
Delicious chicken rolls filled with creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and herbs, perfect for family gatherings or a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as basil or parsley), chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- 1/2 cup marinara sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh herbs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix until well blended.
- Lay the chicken breasts flat and place a generous amount of the ricotta mixture in the center of each breast.
- Roll the chicken breasts tightly around the filling and secure them with toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken rolls until golden brown on both sides.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken rolls if using.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Don’t overfill the chicken and season it before rolling. Secure the rolls well and check cooking times to avoid dryness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, ricotta, stuffed chicken, herbed chicken rolls, Italian recipes