Description
- Make delicious Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Mozzarella and Ricotta in under 40 minutes! A quick, flavorful weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2–3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- ½ cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine ½ cup of mozzarella, ricotta cheese, Italian seasoning, and salt. Stir until well mixed and set aside.
- Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board and carefully slice them halfway through to create a pocket. Use a flat spatula to help steady the chicken while slicing, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the prepared cheese mixture. Season both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the stuffed chicken breasts into the hot skillet and cook for about 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and mostly cooked through.
- Once browned, remove the chicken from the skillet. Spoon marinara sauce over each breast and top with the remaining mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer the skillet to a preheated 450°F oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked. If your skillet isn’t oven-safe, transfer the chicken to an 8×8-inch baking dish before placing it in the oven.
- Details: This easy-to-make stuffed chicken breast recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The blend of mozzarella, ricotta, and Italian seasoning creates a rich, flavorful filling while the marinara sauce and extra mozzarella provide a cheesy, saucy finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 servings
- Calories: 350 kcal per serving
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