Easy Recipes With Chicken And Ricotta Cheese
Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Chicken is an easy dinner recipe that is low carb and delicious. Stuff a homemade spinach and ricotta filling inside chicken breasts and bake for an easy dinner recipe that pairs well with any side. Prep in 15 minutes before cooking!
This recipe for spinach and ricotta chicken is the perfect way to enjoy chicken breast. Not only is it made with Mediterranean flavors, but it’s also healthy and low carb.
Mix creamy ricotta cheese with parmesan and mozzarella cheese to create a salty creamy cheese base. Add cooked spinach, garlic, and onions with a few seasonings to make the flavorful filling before stuffing into to the pocket of a split chicken breast.
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Enjoy this tender juicy chicken with a creamy spinach filling that everyone can enjoy. Serve with a Mediterranean Chickpea Salad or hearty Roasted Vegetables with Feta or Roasted Potatoes and Broccoli.
Serve the ricotta spinach stuffed chicken on its own or with a simple side dish like a fresh Garden Salad, Oven Roasted Parsnips, Roasted Zucchini and Squash or Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
This chicken tastes great served on it’s own or with a simple side. It’s one of the best Mediterranean diet recipes and also tastes great as leftovers. Enjoy it for dinner any day of the week or during a special occasion, like a dinner party or holiday gathering.
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Storing: Leftover ricotta stuffed chicken can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the oven at 325F for 15-20 minutes or until warmed through.
Freezing: You can store uncooked stuffed chicken in the freezer for up to 3 months. Wrap each stuffed chicken breast tightly in plastic wrap and then in a layer of foil. Freeze on a baking sheet overnight until solid, then add to a freezer-safe bag. Thaw overnight in the fridge before cooking and serving.
Calories: 323 kcal , Carbohydrates: 5 g , Protein: 33 g , Fat: 19 g , Saturated Fat: 7 g , Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g , Monounsaturated Fat: 9 g , Trans Fat: 1 g , Cholesterol: 148 mg , Sodium: 604 mg , Potassium: 608 mg , Fiber: 1 g , Sugar: 1 g , Vitamin A: 1921 IU , Vitamin C: 10 mg , Calcium: 214 mg , Iron: 2 mgWe love making Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Chicken any day of the week! The chicken breasts are stuffed with a delicious ricotta and spinach filling, and stay perfectly juicy and moist.
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The trick to a delicious spinach ricotta stuffed chicken is searing it on the stovetop first to get those caramelized flavors and then finishing it in the oven. This ensures that it comes out flavorful and moist throughout.
This Spinach Ricotta Stuffed Chicken is the kind of dinner that my family LOVES because it’s different from the usual pan-seared chicken. We love to change it up!
The 5-ingredient spinach and cheese filling is made with fragrant sautéed garlic and spinach, creamy ricotta cheese, shredded parmesan, and olive oil. The filling comes together in under 10 minutes…super quick and easy! As for the seasoned chicken breasts, they are pan-seared to get a delicious golden brown exterior, and finished in the oven so they stay moist inside.
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If you love easy chicken recipes, check out my Skillet Chicken Pomodoro, Creamy Lemon Chicken, and Easy Chicken Teriyaki Stir Fry. Or if you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, try this Dutch Oven Chicken recipe (one of my faves!) or this amazing Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie!
You need just 5 ingredients to make the spinach ricotta filling: olive oil, minced garlic, frozen and thawed spinach, ricotta cheese, and parmesan cheese. The filling comes together in under 10 minutes.
The secret to a flavorful filling is sautéing fresh garlic and spinach before mixing it in with the ricotta. This ensures that you don’t get any raw garlic taste, and instead get fragrant garlicky flavors. It also removes any excess moisture from the spinach, ensuring that the filling doesn’t get soggy.
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First, preheat oven to 400 degrees F. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant, about 1 minutes. Then, add the spinach (thawed and excess moisture squeezed out), and sauté for another minute.
Tip: Use frozen spinach (thawed and excess moisture squeezed out). Cooked fresh spinach releases a lot of moisture, which can make the filling soggy. This doesn’t happen with frozen spinach.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, and the prepared garlic and spinach mixture. Add a few drizzles of olive oil.
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Heat 1-2 tablespoons olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken, about 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer to skillet to the preheated oven and finish cooking for 12-15 minutes, or until a thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken registers 165 degrees F. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.
The only two ingredients that I would NOT change are the spinach and chicken breasts. Frozen spinach is best (cooked fresh spinach retains too much moisture). As for the chicken, don’t use thighs or other cuts – they won’t be large enough to hold the filling in place.
You can prep spinach ricotta stuffed chicken in advance. Either stuff the chicken and cook the next day, or prepare the filling in advance and stuff it when you’re ready to cook.
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You can also store fully cooked spinach stuffed chicken breasts for up to 3 days in the fridge. They reheat pretty well.
There are infinite ways to serve this dish chicken. You can do salads, rice, pasta, steamed or roasted vegetables, roasted or mashed potatoes…anything really!
My absolute favorite pairing are garlic buttered noodles and red skin mashed potatoes. When I’m feeling like going light, I make a simple garden salad – pairs perfectly!
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Yes! You can stuff the chicken with the filling (secured with toothpicks) and refrigerate for 1-2 days. Let it sit on the counter for 20 minutes and cook as directed. Alternatively, make the filling in advance and stuff the chicken right before cooking.
Make sure you don’t cut the pockets all the way through. Leave about a quarter inch unsliced around the edges. Also secure the opening with toothpicks.
This recipe was originally published in 2020 and updated in February 2022 to include new photos and information, plus a few recipe modifications.
Easy Spinach Ricotta Pasta
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The perfect weeknight chicken dinner! This Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Chicken Breast is stuffed with a delicious filling, and cooked until flavorful, juicy, and moist. It's make-ahead friendly as well, which is perfect for busy weeknight nights.
Serving: 0.5 stuffed chicken breast | Calories: 213 kcal | Carbohydrates: 3 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2 g | Trans Fat: 1 g | Cholesterol: 92 mg | Sodium: 242 mg | Potassium: 569 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 1 g | Vitamin A: 3531 IU | Vitamin C: 3 mg | Calcium: 155 mg | Iron: 1 mgThis Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Bake is a quick, easy, and delicious Italian dish your whole family is sure to love. My husband said this was
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. Don’t be intimidated by stuffing the chicken, it only takes a few minutes. You’ll just slice the breasts almost in half to create a top and bottom, open them up, and spread the filling on one side. It’s so simple! The Italian seasoned chicken is stuffed with a flavor mixture of ricotta cheese, basil, parsley, mozzarella cheese and egg, and it’s topped with your favorite pasta sauce and melty mozzarella cheese. I love to serve this with a side salad with balsamic or Italian dressing, but it would also pair wonderfully with a side of pasta. A serving of this Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Bake is super filling and just 345 calories, 10 grams of carbs, or 7 Green, 4 Blue or 4 Purple myWW SmartPoints, so you may even want to pair it with some wine or a sweet treat for dessert! To view your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe and track it in the WW app or site, click here!
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345 calories, 10 g carbs, 7 g sugars, 9 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 52 g protein, 2 g fiber (from myfitnesspal.com)Spinach and Cheese Stuffed Chicken is such a popular and easy dinner recipe. This easy cheese stuffed chicken breast recipe has a
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