Description
Golden-brown chicken rolls filled with creamy, herb-laden ricotta, providing a delightful culinary experience reminiscent of Italian kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine the ricotta cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped parsley, chopped basil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning in a large mixing bowl.
- Prepare the chicken breasts by placing them between two sheets of parchment paper and gently pound them to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
- Spread an even layer of the ricotta mixture on each chicken breast.
- Roll each breast tightly from one end to the other and secure with toothpicks or kitchen twine.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and add the chicken rolls, searing until golden brown on all sides.
- Transfer the chicken rolls to a baking dish, pouring marinara sauce over them.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove toothpicks before serving and drizzle with additional marinara sauce if desired.
Notes
Can be made a day in advance. Consider using cottage cheese or different herbs for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg