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Spinach Ricotta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Food Network Canada
Yields
6 servings

 

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ingredients

Stuffing

1
Tbsp butter
1
small onion, finely, chopped
1
small clove garlic, minced
1 ½
cup chopped fresh spinach
2
Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
½
tsp dried basil
1
Tbsp chopped fresh basil
½
cup ricotta cheese
½
cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2
Tbsp grated parmesan cheese
1
egg, yolk
¼
tsp salt
1
pinch nutmeg
1
pinch pepper

The Chicken Breasts

6
chicken, breasts
1
Tbsp butter, melted
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directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).

Step 2

In large skillet, heat butter over medium heat; cook onion and garlic stirring often, for
3 to 5 minutes or until softened.

Step 3

Add spinach, parsley and basil; cook, stirring, for about
2 minutes or until spinach wilts and moisture evaporates. Let cool completely.

Step 4

In bowl, mix spinach mixture, ricotta, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, egg yolk, salt, nutmeg and pepper.

Step 5

Using sharp knife, bone chicken, leaving skin attached. Gently loosen skin from 1 long side of each breast, leaving skin attached at curved side.

Step 6

Stuff about 1/4 cup (50 mL) stuffing under skin, pressing to spread evenly. Tuck ends of skin and meat underneath.

Step 7

Place on greased rack in foil-lined pan. Brush with butter. Bake in oven, basting occasionally, for about 35 minutes or until golden and chicken is no longer pink inside.

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