Ricotta and Spinach Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients

Chicken breasts

4, boneless and skinless

Ricotta cheese

1 cup

Fresh spinach

2 cups, chopped

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Olive oil

2 tablespoons

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, grated

Salt

1 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well blended and set aside.
3. Carefully cut a pocket into each chicken breast, ensuring you don't cut all the way through.
4. Stuff each chicken breast with the ricotta and spinach mixture, packing it in gently.
5. In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the stuffed chicken breasts, cooking until golden brown on both sides, approximately 5 minutes per side.
6. Immediately sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the chicken breasts.
7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F) and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
8. Remove from the oven and let rest for a few minutes before serving.