Description
Herbed Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Rolls are tender chicken breasts filled with creamy ricotta, fresh herbs, and a touch of garlic. Baked to perfection, they make a flavorful, impressive, yet easy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: toothpicks to secure rolls
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butterfly each chicken breast by slicing horizontally, creating a pocket for the filling.
- In a small bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, thyme, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly inside each chicken breast and roll up. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Sear chicken rolls 2–3 minutes per side until golden.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove toothpicks and serve warm, optionally with roasted vegetables or a light salad.
Notes
For extra flavor, sprinkle more Parmesan on top before baking. You can also wrap each roll in prosciutto for a savory twist. Leftovers can be sliced and served cold in sandwiches or salads.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish / Chicken
- Method: Oven-Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: ricotta stuffed chicken, herbed chicken rolls, baked chicken recipe, creamy chicken, easy dinner