Gluten-Free Baked Ricotta Chicken Recipe
A delicious and healthy gluten-free dish featuring tender chicken breasts baked with creamy ricotta cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, Parmesan cheese, spinach, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving.
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Notes
- Serve with a side of gluten-free pasta or a fresh salad.
- For added flavor, consider adding sun-dried tomatoes or olives to the ricotta mixture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg