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Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. Makes 8 servings Ingredients 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese 1 cup shredded Italian...

Ricotta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

  • Total Time
    Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min.
  • Makes
    8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • 8 bone-in chicken breast halves (14 ounces each)
  • 4 teaspoons olive oil

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Gently loosen skin from chicken breasts; stuff cheese mixture under skin.
  • Place on a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; brush with oil. Bake at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.
Nutrition Facts
1 stuffed chicken breast half: 605 calories, 29g fat (11g saturated fat), 226mg cholesterol, 486mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 79g protein.


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