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Herb Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breast Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 37 minutes
  • Total Time: 47 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

This Herb Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breast recipe features tender chicken breasts filled with a creamy mixture of ricotta cheese, fresh sage, rosemary, and honey, then pan-seared and finished off in the oven for a flavorful and juicy meal. Perfect for a quick yet elegant dinner, this dish blends aromatic herbs with rich cheese to elevate simple poultry into a gourmet experience.

Ingredients

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For the Stuffing

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves (minced or finely diced)
  • 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1 tbsp sage leaves (diced)
  • 1 tbsp rosemary leaves (diced)
  • 1 tsp honey

For the Chicken

  • 2 skinless chicken breasts
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 390°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prepare for baking the chicken later.
  2. Sauté Garlic: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and gently fry the diced garlic cloves for about 2 minutes until fragrant but not browned. Remove the garlic from the skillet and place it in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Mix Filling: To the bowl with garlic, add ricotta cheese, diced sage, rosemary, and honey. Stir thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly into a creamy herb filling.
  4. Prepare Chicken: Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season on all sides with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Using a sharp knife, carefully create a deep pocket in each chicken breast, taking care not to slice through to the other side.
  5. Stuff Chicken: Fill the pockets in the chicken breasts with the ricotta and herb mixture. Depending on the size of the chicken breasts, you might not need all of the stuffing to fill them properly.
  6. Sear Chicken: If the skillet seems dry after removing the garlic, add a little more olive oil. Place the stuffed chicken breasts in the skillet and cook over medium heat for 5 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 5 minutes to brown the exterior.
  7. Bake Chicken: Transfer the seared chicken breasts onto the prepared baking tray or keep in the oven-safe skillet. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) at its thickest point, ensuring it is fully cooked and juicy.

Notes

  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken for perfectly cooked results.
  • If your skillet is not oven-safe, transfer the chicken to a lined baking tray before baking.
  • You can substitute fresh herbs with dried if necessary but reduce quantities by half for stronger flavor balance.
  • For extra flavor, marinate chicken breasts with salt and black pepper for 30 minutes prior to stuffing.

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