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

Christine Sanders
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This is my go-to recipe for stuffed chicken breasts. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Syed izhar Shah
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.


Naung Mobile
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are impressive. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was flavorful.


Carine Majzoub
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is juicy and the stuffing is delicious.


Pappu Biswas
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I love this recipe! The chicken is always moist and the stuffing is so flavorful.


michael williamson
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken is so moist and flavorful.


Leslie Davenport
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This dish is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious. I highly recommend it.


Martha Tawiah
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I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.


Jordan Saayman
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This recipe is easy to follow and the results are amazing. The chicken was so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


Frank Guterson
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the stuffing was so flavorful.


Juliet Kubi
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This stuffed chicken breast recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the stuffing was delicious. I especially loved the combination of spinach, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes.