Description
A sophisticated yet comforting dish featuring tender chicken filled with a creamy, herb-infused ricotta mixture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (basil, parsley, or thyme), chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Fresh vegetables (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir until rich and creamy.
- Pound each chicken breast to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using plastic wrap and a meat mallet.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly onto each chicken breast, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Roll each chicken breast tightly and secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken rolls on all sides until golden brown, approximately 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the browned chicken rolls to a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Let the rolls rest for a few minutes before slicing and serve warm, optionally with fresh vegetables.
Notes
Make-ahead: Prepare the ricotta filling a day in advance. Try alternate cooking methods like air frying or grilling for different flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg