____ Ingredients:_____
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese (can use whole milk cottage cheese if desired)
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
_____Directions:_____
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, spinach, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Cut a pocket into the side of each chicken breast. Stuff the ricotta mixture evenly into each pocket.
4. Secure the pockets with toothpicks if necessary.
5.
Heat olive oil in a large oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Add
the chicken and sear each side until golden, about 3-4 minutes per
side.
6. Pour chicken broth into the skillet around the chicken
breasts. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the
chicken is cooked through.
7. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
