Best 8 Chicken Sandwich With Zucchini Ricotta Recipes

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If you're in search of a delectable and wholesome meal, look no further than the chicken sandwich with zucchini ricotta. This sandwich is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, featuring crispy chicken, creamy ricotta cheese, and tender zucchini. Whether you're preparing a quick lunch or an impressive dinner, this sandwich is sure to satisfy. In this article, we'll take you through the steps of creating this culinary masterpiece, ensuring that you end up with a sandwich that's both delicious and visually stunning. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds tantalized.

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ZUCCHINI AND RICOTTA STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Fresh Zucchini and Ricotta stuffed into chicken breasts and baked.

Provided by Kathy

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 whole boneless (skinless chicken breasts)
2 whole medium zucchinis (shredded and squeezed dry.)
1 whole egg (lightly beaten)
3/4 cup Italian seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese
3/4 cup ricotta cheese
Olive oil
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Butterfly chicken breast.
  • In a bowl, combine zucchini, egg, bread crumbs and both cheeses.
  • Place a heaping amount of filling on one half of the chicken breast.
  • Fold other half over the stuffing.
  • Place on a light greased baking sheet.
  • Brush lightly with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for 10 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 375 and continue baking for 25-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 10 g, Fat 8 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 29 mg, Sodium 440 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN AND ZUCCHINI BURGERS



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These chicken burgers made with zucchini, ricotta cheese, garlic, and Italian spices are healthy, low carb, and are a perfect healthy meal.

Provided by Kristen McCaffrey

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 small zucchini, grated (squeeze out all the excess moisture)
1 lb 99% lean ground chicken (or turkey)
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
1 egg
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

Steps:

  • Shred the zucchini using a box grater. Place it in a strainer and sprinkle with some salt. Toss and let sit for at least ten minutes. Then using a cheesecloth, towel, or paper towels - squeeze out the zucchini really well. Make sure to squeeze out as much moisture as possible, otherwise, the burgers will not hold together well.
  • Combine the remaining ingredients, except the olive oil, with the zucchini and form into patties.
  • Skillet: Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the patties and cook for 4-5 minute on each side until the chicken is fully cooked and the outside of the burger is browned.
  • Grill: Brush the burgers on both sides with the olive oil. Cook on the grill for 4-5 minutes on each side or until burger is fully cooked. If you sometimes have issues with meat sticking to your grill, then cook these on foil on the grill. Follow the exact same directions but place a piece of foil on the grill and cook the burgers on the foil. This helps prevent sticking and the burgers breaking apart.
  • Make fritters: Follow the same directions above but make smaller patties. Cook in a hot skillet with olive oil for 2-3 minutes per side or until chicken is fully cooked.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 oz, Calories 268 cal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fat 13 g, Protein 34 g, Fiber 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Sodium 788 mg, Sugar 2 g

ROASTED CHICKEN, ZUCCHINI, AND RICOTTA SANDWICHES ON FOCACCIA



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Categories     Sandwich     Cheese     Chicken     Poultry     Tomato     Vegetable     Broil     Roast     Sauté     Super Bowl     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Ricotta     Zucchini     Winter     Bon Appétit     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium zucchini, shredded
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 15-ounce container whole-milk ricotta cheese
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
4 5x4-inch pieces focaccia or ciabatta, halved horizontally
2 large tomatoes, thinly sliced
4 purchased roasted chicken breasts, skinned, boned, thinly sliced crosswise

Steps:

  • Mix zucchini and salt in medium bowl. Transfer to colander; set over bowl. Let stand 15 minutes to drain liquid from zucchini. Rinse and drain zucchini. Squeeze zucchini to remove liquid.
  • Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add zucchini and sauté 2 minutes. Cool slightly. Add ricotta, Parmesan and lemon peel to zucchini. Stir to blend. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Preheat broiler. Arrange focaccia pieces cut side up on baking sheet. Broil focaccia just until lightly toasted. Spread ricotta mixture generously over 8 focaccia pieces. Broil until ricotta mixture is heated through and beginning to brown in spots, about 4 minutes.
  • Top 4 focaccia pieces with tomato slices, then with chicken slices, dividing equally. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover with remaining 4 focaccia pieces, ricotta-mixture side down. Cut sandwiches diagonally in half and serve.

RICOTTA STUFFED CHICKEN SLIDERS



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Time 2h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cubed
8 ounces whole milk ricotta
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons sour mash whiskey
1 tablespoons sugar
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 tablespoons butter, softened
6 small rolls
18,000 Island Dressing, recipe follows
Cornichon or pickle spears, for garnish
2 egg yolks
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Asian hot sauce (recommended: Sriracha)
1 tablespoon minced capers
1 tablespoon ketchup

Steps:

  • In a heavy-bottomed Dutch oven over low heat, add the olive oil and onions. Do not move until they start turning slightly brown in color, about 1 hour.
  • In the meantime, grind the chicken in a food processor until the meat is chunky but uniform, using 10 short pulses. Scrape into a bowl and stir in the ricotta, Worcestershire, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper and the parsley. Mix well. Form the chicken mixture into small patties, about 3 inches in diameter and 2 inches high. Place on a sheet tray and refrigerate.
  • Once all the onions are caramelized, deglaze with the whiskey and add the sugar 2 tablespoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Let the onions caramelize for another 10 minutes, then set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until it is hot, about 5 minutes. Add the vegetable oil and, in batches, cook the sliders until a meat thermometer registers 165 degrees F in the center, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and hold warm on a sheet tray in the oven. Continue until all the sliders are cooked. Butter the rolls and toast in a saute pan over medium-high heat until golden brown.
  • To assemble, place a chicken slider on the bottom roll, top with the onion marmalade and spread the 18,000 Island Dressing on the top roll. Garnish with a cornichon or pickle spear. Serve immediately.
  • In a food processor, blend the egg yolks for 10 seconds until they are ribbony. Add the lemon juice and slowly add the oil in a steady, fine stream. When the mayonnaise is light in color and all the oil is incorporated, transfer to a bowl and add the hot sauce, capers and ketchup. Mix well.

RICOTTA AND ZUCCHINI CANNELLONI



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This simple weeknight dish relies on zucchini ribbons instead of noodles and a zippy ricotta-pea filling for a gluten-free take on the traditional baked pasta.

Provided by Donna Hay

Categories     HarperCollins     HarperCollins     Dinner     Small Plates     Kid-Friendly     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Pasta     Zucchini     Ricotta     Bake     Spinach     Tomato     Vegetarian     Mozzarella

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups (180g) frozen peas (easy peasy!)
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups (360g) fresh firm ricotta
2 cups (50g) baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped mint
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon rind (a tasty trick)
Sea salt and cracked black pepper, to taste
3-4 zucchinis (courgettes), thinly sliced lengthways using a mandolin (you'll need about 24 long slices)
2 cups (500ml) tomato puree (passata)
1/2 cup (50g) grated mozzarella

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
  • Place the peas in a colander and rinse them under hot running water to thaw. Drain well and place in a big bowl. Using a fork or potato masher, roughly mash the peas. Crack the eggs on top and add the ricotta, spinach, mint, lemon rind, salt and pepper. Mix well with a spatula.
  • Place 1 heaped tablespoon of the pea mixture at one end of each slice of zucchini. Roll up the slices to enclose the filling.
  • Pour the puree into a 22cm x 30cm (2-litre-capacity) baking dish. Nestle the zucchini rolls into the dish so they fit snugly. Sprinkle with the mozzarella and bake for 30 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Wear your oven gloves to take the dish from the oven and allow to cool a little, before spooning onto serving plates.

CUCUMBER-RICOTTA SANDWICHES



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Part sandwich, part salad, this is an extremely refreshing and satisfying meal. It's very simple, but there are two requirements: freshly baked bread, with a crisp crust and tender crumb, and the best ricotta you can find, preferably basket ricotta. Skip the low-fat supermarket type: Instead, make your own or use natural cream cheese or queso fresco.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, weekday, weeknight, sandwiches, appetizer, main course

Time 10m

Yield 2 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 thinly sliced Persian cucumbers (about 2½ cups)
Salt and black pepper
1 serrano chile, very thinly sliced (or minced, with seeds, if preferred)
12 large basil leaves, torn
2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 large lime)
1 tablespoon chopped dill
2 teaspoons chopped tarragon
2 teaspoons chopped mint leaves
1 teaspoon thinly sliced chives
1 to 2 cups soft, rich ricotta, drained
2 ciabatta rolls, split lengthwise, lightly toasted (or a baguette split lengthwise)
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Calendula or other edible flower, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Put cucumbers in a bowl and season with salt and pepper, then toss. Add chile, basil, lime juice, dill, tarragon, mint and chives. Toss well.
  • Spread ricotta generously over each ciabatta toast. Spoon cucumber mixture over ricotta on each toast. Garnish with cilantro springs and calendula petals, if using.

RICOTTA-STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS



Ricotta-Stuffed Chicken Breasts image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
2/3 cup grated Parmesan and Romano cheese blend
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
8 bone-in chicken breast halves (14 ounces each)
4 teaspoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Gently loosen skin from chicken breasts; stuff cheese mixture under skin., Place on a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan; brush with oil. Bake at 375° for 35-45 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 605 calories, Fat 29g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 226mg cholesterol, Sodium 486mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 79g protein.

ZUCCHINI AND RICOTTA CASSEROLE



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Thanks to the magic of mint, the goodness of garlic, and a generous topping of baked ricotta, this zucchini side dish will soon become a family favorite!

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Zucchini

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 large zucchini, cut into bite-size pieces
4 cloves garlic, crushed
¼ cup (packed) finely chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons olive oil
¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
salt to taste
1 cup ricotta cheese, or as needed
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  • Mix zucchini, garlic, mint, olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt in a large bowl until zucchini is evenly coated; transfer to a baking dish.
  • Drop dollops of ricotta cheese atop zucchini mixture. Season with cayenne pepper.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until zucchini is tender and cheese is browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.3 g, Cholesterol 12.7 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 67.9 mg, Sugar 3 g

Tips:

  • For crispier zucchini, slice it thinly and pat it dry before cooking.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the zucchini and chicken in a grill pan over medium heat.
  • To make the ricotta spread, simply combine the ricotta cheese, lemon zest, basil, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the chicken sandwiches on toasted buns with your favorite toppings, such as lettuce, tomato, onion, and avocado.

Conclusion:

This chicken sandwich with zucchini and ricotta is a delicious and healthy meal that is perfect for a summer cookout. The zucchini is grilled to perfection and the chicken is juicy and flavorful. The ricotta spread adds a creamy and tangy flavor to the sandwich. This sandwich is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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