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Baked Chicken Ricotta in a white dish, topped with melted mozzarella, marinara sauce, and fresh parsley.

Chicken Ricotta

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 772 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 24-ounce jar marinara sauce
  • 3/4 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded or cubed
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • Season chicken breast with salt and black pepper.
  • In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning.
    Ingredients for Chicken Ricotta: raw chicken breasts, ricotta cheese, mozzarella, marinara sauce, Parmesan, and parsley.
  • Spread half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a baking dish. Place seasoned chicken breasts on top. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over each chicken breast. Top with the remaining marinara sauce.
    Layering chicken breasts with ricotta cheese and marinara sauce in a baking dish for Chicken Ricotta.
  • Cover the dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  • Remove foil, sprinkle mozzarella cheese over the chicken, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly. Sprinkle with fresh parsley for garnish.
    Cheese and tomato casserole baking in the oven.

Nutrition

Calories: 772kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 113gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 618mgFiber: 0.3g
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