Cheesy Baked Ricotta Chicken That's Pure Dinner Bliss

This Baked Ricotta Chicken transforms an ordinary dinner into a comforting delight with layers of cheesy goodness.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Resting Time 5

Total Time 1

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Chicken Breasts Essential lean protein

For the Ricotta Mixture

1 cup Ricotta Cheese Use cottage cheese for a lighter option
½ cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated
1 large Egg Binds the mixture
¼ cup Fresh Basil Chopped, fresh is best
1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1 teaspoon Onion Powder

For the Topping

1 cup Mozzarella Cheese Shredded, whole milk recommended

For the Sauce

2 cups Marinara Sauce Tangy tomato base
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper

Equipment

Oven
9x13 inch baking dish
Mixing Bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Season the chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, Parmesan, basil, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over each chicken breast.
Pour marinara sauce around and over the chicken, ensuring the ricotta layer remains visible.
Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously over the chicken.
Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Uncover and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Let the dish sit for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish can be served with garlic bread or a crisp salad for a complete meal.

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