Description
This Copycat Stuffed Chicken is a delicious, restaurant-style main dish featuring juicy chicken breasts filled with a creamy blend of ricotta and cheddar cheeses seasoned with Italian herbs and paprika, then baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
Stuffing
- ½ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F to ensure it’s ready for baking the chicken to a perfect doneness.
- Prepare Chicken: Slice a deep pocket into each chicken breast carefully, making space for the stuffing without cutting all the way through.
- Mix Filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, Italian seasoning, and paprika until thoroughly mixed.
- Stuff Chicken: Fill each chicken breast pocket evenly with the cheesy mixture, ensuring the filling is well distributed.
- Season Exterior: Season the outside of the stuffed chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste for added flavor.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly butter a baking dish and arrange the stuffed chicken breasts inside, spacing them slightly apart.
- Bake: Place in the preheated oven and bake for 25–30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F, indicating it is fully cooked.
Notes
- Add bacon bits to the cheese mixture for an extra smoky flavor boost.
- Serve the stuffed chicken breasts with a side of roasted vegetables to complement the dish and add nutritional balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
