Spinach Ricotta Chicken
Try our tasty Spinach Ricotta Chicken that’s ready in only 30 minutes! It’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lb chicken breast (3–4 pieces)
- ½ tsp cracked pepper
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 3 garlic cloves, minced (separated)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup fresh chopped spinach
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
- 1 ½ cups marinara sauce
- extra parmesan for topping (about ¼ – ⅓ cup)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, parmesan, spinach, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper; mix until smooth.
- Prepare a baking dish by spraying it with oil. Season pounded chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over each chicken breast. Pour marinara sauce over the top to cover completely.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Add extra parmesan during the last few minutes of baking.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
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