Herbed Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Rolls
Enjoy tender chicken breasts filled with a flavorful herbed ricotta mixture, baked to perfection for a delicious and elegant meal.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create a pocket, then pound to even thickness.
- Mix ricotta, Parmesan, basil, parsley, lemon zest, garlic, salt, and pepper. Spread onto chicken breasts.
- Roll up chicken breasts, secure with toothpicks, then sear in olive oil and butter until golden.
- Transfer to oven and bake for 20-25 minutes. Remove, discard toothpicks, rest for 5 minutes, then slice.
Notes
Use toothpicks to secure the chicken rolls and remove them before serving.