Herbed Ricotta-Stuffed Chicken Rolls Recipe
Delicious chicken breasts stuffed with a flavorful herbed ricotta mixture, seared and baked to perfection. A delightful dish to impress your guests.
Ingredients
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil finely chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt and black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- toothpicks or kitchen twine
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, basil, parsley, thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pound each chicken breast to about ½ inch thick.
- Spread ¼ cup of the ricotta mixture on each chicken breast.
- Roll the chicken breasts tightly and secure with toothpicks or twine.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the rolls until golden brown.
- Pour marinara sauce over the chicken rolls and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before removing toothpicks or twine.
- Slice and serve with extra marinara sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Serve with marinara sauce and garnish with fresh herbs for an elegant presentation.