Stuffed Chicken Breasts with Mozzarella and Ricotta
Ingredients
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
3 / 4 cups ricotta cheese
1 / 2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon italian seasoning
1 / 4 teaspoons salt
1 / 2 teaspoons garlic powder
salt
pepper
Steps
Step 1
Mix ricotta, ½ cup mozzarella, Italian seasoning, and ¼ tsp salt in a bowl.
Step 2
Slice each chicken breast to form a pocket.
Step 3
Fill the pockets with the cheese mix.
Step 4
Sprinkle both sides with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
Step 5
Heat oil in a skillet on medium-high.
Step 6
Sear chicken 5 minutes per side until browned.
Step 7
Take off heat. Spoon marinara on top, then add the rest of the mozzarella.
Step 8
Bake at 450°F for 10–15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.