MARIA'S STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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

Provided by Maria Fontana

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Slit open on the side for stuffing; set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, spinach, garlic, 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 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour sauce over all and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 231.3 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 58.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1101.5 mg, Sugar 11.4 g

Azad 786 (Fahad Azad)
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it.


Muzammil Muzammil
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I've never made stuffed chicken before, but this recipe made it easy.


AMIR GAHATRAJ
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal.


B-rad
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe was surprisingly good.


Yasir Toqeer
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Mr. Triple R
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the stuffing was delicious.


Scarlett e Leverette
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This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great! The stuffing was flavorful and the chicken was moist and tender. I would definitely make this again.


Abdullah al Rahim
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out dry and overcooked. The stuffing was also bland. I was very disappointed.


MACHO zw
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a winner. The chicken is moist and flavorful, and the stuffing is the perfect balance of savory and sweet.


Michelle Redpath
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The chicken was juicy and tender, and the stuffing was packed with flavor. My guests raved about it and asked for the recipe.


Aaron Millee
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This stuffed chicken dish was a hit with my family! The chicken breasts were cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful and moist. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.