Name: Baked Ricotta Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 1 cup ricotta cheese; 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; Salt and pepper to taste; Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

Baked Ricotta Chicken

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A comforting dish with creamy ricotta and mozzarella over tender chicken breasts, perfect for busy weeknights.

Author: topchoicerecipesgmail-com
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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2 chicken breasts
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh basil for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Combine the ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Stir until well mixed.
Put the chicken breasts in a baking dish. Generously spread the ricotta mixture over each breast, ensuring they are fully covered.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and slightly golden.
Garnish with fresh basil before serving. Enjoy your healthy meal!

Notes

For added texture, sprinkle breadcrumbs or grated Parmesan on top before baking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 400mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 100mg

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