Maria’s Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Description

This is a great and easy chicken dish with a twist. How do you cook some chicken like Maria?! Like this!

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Slit open on the side for stuffing; set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl
  4. combine the ricotta
  5. spinach
  6. garlic
  7. eggs and 3/4 of the cheese. Mix well and stuff each breast with 1/4 of the mixture; secure with toothpicks and place stuffed breasts in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Pour sauce over all and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes
  9. or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 1 hr

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 4

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