Description
Elegant yet easy herbed ricotta stuffed chicken rolls baked in marinara for a juicy, flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, and thyme)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry and flatten them to about 1/2 inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Mix together ricotta, Parmesan, chopped herbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth. Place a spoonful of the mixture on each chicken breast, roll up tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear the chicken rolls for 2–3 minutes per side. Transfer to a baking dish and pour marinara sauce over the rolls.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add additional herbs or cheese to the filling. Ensure to tuck the ends of the rolls to prevent filling from escaping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1.5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg