Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Ricotta and Spinach Recipe

Name: Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Ricotta and Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 single chicken breast fillets; 250 g frozen spinach; 1 onion, chopped finely; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 50 g butter; 200 g ricotta cheese; 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional); salt and pepper; ½ cup flour; 2 eggs; 1 cup breadcrumbs; vegetable oil, for shallow frying

Servings: persons

6 single chicken breast fillets
250 g frozen spinach
1 onion, chopped finely
2 garlic cloves, crushed
50 g butter
200 g ricotta cheese
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (optional)
salt and pepper
½ cup flour
2 eggs
1 cup breadcrumbs
vegetable oil, for shallow frying

1
Place chopped onion, crushed garlic, butter and 1 tablespoon water into microwave safe bowl.
2
Cover and microwave on high for 4 minutes, stirring at half time.
3
Set aside.
4
Remove frozen spinach from pack and place in a flat dish with 2 tablespoons water and cover.
5
Microwave on high for 4 minutes.
6
Drain spinach, adding to onion mix.
7
Add salt and pepper and microwave for a further 4 minutes.
8
Allow to cool.
9
When cool, add the parmesan and ricotta.
10
Cut a pocket into each chicken breast and stuff with spinach mixture.
11
In three seperate bowls, line up flour, eggs - beaten, and bread crumbs.
12
Flour, egg and breadcrumb the chicken breasts and set aside.
13
Heat oil in a frypan medium heat.
14
Oil should be up to the middle of the chicken breast.
15
Place chicken breast in oil and cook until golden brown - approx 5 minutes per side.

770

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 single chicken breast fillets, 250 g frozen spinach, 1 onion, chopped finely, 2 garlic cloves, crushed, and more.

Yes, Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Ricotta and Spinach falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Breasts Stuffed With Ricotta and Spinach

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