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Ricotta Chicken

Juicy baked chicken breasts topped with a creamy ricotta and herb mixture for an easy, elegant dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: International, Italian
Calories: 430
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese whole milk preferred
  • 0.5 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp Italian herbs
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp breadcrumbs optional

Equipment

  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and grease a baking dish.
  2. Season chicken and place in baking dish.
  3. Mix ricotta, parmesan, garlic, lemon zest, egg, herbs, and olive oil.
  4. Spread ricotta mixture over chicken.
  5. Bake until chicken is cooked through and topping is lightly golden.
  6. Rest briefly before serving.

Notes

Broil briefly at the end for extra color if desired.