Herbed Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Rolls
These Herbed Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Rolls are a delightful combination of juicy chicken and creamy ricotta filling, topped with marinara sauce and baked to perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, or chives), chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix together the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, fresh herbs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Flatten each chicken breast between two sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap.
- Spread a generous layer of the ricotta filling onto each flattened chicken breast.
- Roll up each chicken breast tightly and secure with toothpicks.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and brown the chicken rolls on all sides.
- Transfer the browned chicken rolls to a baking dish and cover with marinara sauce.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving, garnishing with additional herbs.
Notes
Serve with arugula salad or creamy mashed potatoes. Perfect for meal prep and can be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 75mg