Maria's Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Maria's Stuffed Chicken Breasts
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 15 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    2.1K

Elevate your weeknight dinner with these exquisite Stuffed Chicken Breasts. Tender chicken, bursting with a creamy, flavorful filling, bathed in rich tomato sauce, and topped with melted mozzarella – a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your taste buds.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    26 g
  • Cholesterol
    231 mg
  • Fiber
    6 g
  • Protein
    58 g
  • Saturated Fat
    13 g
  • Sodium
    1102 mg
  • Sugar
    11 g
  • Fat
    26 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Using a sharp knife, carefully create a pocket in the side of each breast for stuffing. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, drained spinach, minced garlic, beaten eggs, and 3/4 of the shredded mozzarella cheese. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Carefully stuff each chicken breast with 1/4 of the ricotta mixture. Secure the opening with toothpicks to prevent the filling from escaping during baking. Place the stuffed breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Pour the spaghetti sauce evenly over the stuffed chicken breasts. Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs Bake in the preheated oven for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork. The internal temperature should reach 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). (60 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Let the chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful dish.

Ensure the spinach is thoroughly drained to prevent a watery filling.
For a richer flavor, use fresh spinach that has been sautéed with garlic before adding it to the ricotta mixture.
Adjust the amount of garlic according to your preference.
Feel free to experiment with different types of cheese, such as provolone or parmesan, to customize the flavor.
Serve with a side of pasta, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.4/ 5 ( 705 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (7)
  • Alfred Conroy

    Next time, I will try using different types of cheese.

  • Dayna Botsford

    I doubled the recipe and it fed a crowd easily.

  • Virgil Daniel

    This recipe was so easy to follow! My family loved it.

  • Burnice Kemmer

    I used jarred alfredo sauce instead of marinara, and it turned out amazing!

  • Eloy Collins

    This is my new go-to recipe for stuffed chicken breasts.

  • Elise Klein

    I added some sun-dried tomatoes to the filling, and it was a great addition!

  • Tracey Kuhn

    The spinach and ricotta filling was delicious, and the chicken was so moist.

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