This oven-baked Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta and Spinach is a delicious, filling protein option. It is low-carb and ready in 30 minutes. Serve with a salad, potatoes or vegetables.
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This stuffed chicken with ricotta and spinach recipe is an easy and delicious choice that can be made in 30 minutes! The chicken is seasoned with simple ingredients, while the spinach and ricotta filling adds a mouth-watering creamy texture to every bite.
It can be served alongside Quick Cauliflower in Air Fryer or Green Goddess Salad with Dressing. You'll also love this Salmon Stuffed with Ricotta and Spinach recipe.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- The ingredients used to make this cheese-stuffed chicken are easy to find.
- The creamy stuffing and chicken complement each other perfectly.
- You can double or triple the recipe to feed more people.
- It is a great weeknight dinner option.
Ingredients
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
- Chicken fillets: Will be marinated with salt, pepper, onion, and garlic. Feel free to add any other seasoning of your choice. Choose large chicken fillets because you need to create pockets in each fillet. You may also enjoy this Easy Marry Me Chicken Recipe.
- Spinach: I use fresh baby spinach for this recipe. The fresher, the better! I would avoid using frozen spinach as it may make the filling watery.
- Ricotta: Is the cheese of choice for this recipe. It has a delicious, creamy texture. You will need to season the ricotta and spinach filling. If not, it will taste bland.
Tips and Substitutions
- Cheese: You can use a different cheese for this recipe. Some popular alternatives include mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Searing: This dish can also be made on a pan. Heat olive oil in a pan and carefully cook the chicken on both sides on medium heat for 7-15 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken.
- Add-ins: For an extra tangy flavor add ½ a cup of sun-dried tomatoes to the filling.
How to Make Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta and Spinach
- Start by cutting pockets into each chicken fillet. Then, add a splash of oil to the chicken fillets and season chicken fillets with salt to taste, paprika to taste, onion powder and garlic powder. Make sure you season the inside of the chicken pockets as well. Next, leave chicken fillets to marinate in the fridge while you make the filling.
2. Preheat oven at 190C/375F. Grab a medium-sized bowl. Add spinach, ricotta, crushed garlic, salt to taste, pepper to taste, and mix until well combined.
3. Then, add filling to each chicken fillet pocket.
4. Use 3-4 toothpicks to seal each pocket. Add chicken fillets to an oven tray.
5. Bake for 30 minutes or until done.
6. Make sure you turn the chicken halfway through.
4. Serve this delicious cheese stuffed chicken as desired with Best Three Cheese Mac N Cheese, Baked Sweet Potato Recipe or tomato sauce.
Recipe FAQs
If there are leftovers, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
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Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta and Spinach
Equipment
- Oven tray
- Toothpicks
Ingredients
- 4 chicken fillets
- ¼ teaspoon of garlic seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon of onion seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil
Ricotta and Spinach Filling
- 1 ½ cups of spinach
- 100 g of ricotta cheese
- ¼ teaspoon of crushed garlic
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Use a knife to cut pockets into the side of each chicken fillet. Then, add a splash of oil to the chicken fillets and season chicken fillets with salt to taste, paprika to taste, onion powder and garlic powder. Season inside of the chicken pockets as well. Next, leave chicken fillets to marinate in the fridge while you make the filling.
- Preheat oven to 190C/375F. Grab a medium-sized bowl. Add spinach, ricotta, crushed garlic, salt to taste, pepper to taste and mix until well combined.
- Then, add filling to each chicken fillet pocket and use 3-4 toothpicks to seal each pocket. Add chicken fillets to an oven tray and cook for 30 minutes or until done. Make sure you turn the chicken halfway through.
- Once done, remove the stuffed chicken from the oven and serve as a main with any side of your choice.
Notes
- Marinate: If you have extra time then marinate the chicken fillets for at least 30 minutes.
- Cheese: Feel free to experiment with different cheeses for this recipe. Some great alternatives include mozzarella and Parmesan.
- Searing: This dish can also be prepared in a pan. Heat some olive oil and cook the chicken on both sides over medium heat for 7-15 minutes, depending on the thickness.
- Add-ins: For a tangy flavor, incorporate ½ a cup of sun-dried tomatoes into the filling.
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