Creamy Spinach Ricotta Chicken
Creamy Spinach Ricotta Chicken is a baked dish featuring layered chicken, a seasoned ricotta-spinach mixture, marinara sauce, and melted mozzarella.
Yield: 6
Calories: 300kcal
Materials
- 24 oz. jar marinara sauce
- 3 boneless/skinless chicken breasts, cut into evenly-sized chunks
- 1 tsp. salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper
- 16 oz. ricotta cheese
- 8 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Spread half of the marinara sauce in the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish. Arrange chicken over the sauce. Season the chicken with 1/2 tsp. salt and black pepper.
- In medium bowl, combine ricotta, spinach (well-drained), egg, Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and remaining 1/2 tsp. salt. Spoon the ricotta mixture over the chicken. Use back of spoon to gently press down and spread. Top with the remaining marinara sauce. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches 165°F internally. Remove foil, add mozzarella, and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until melted and bubbly. Rest briefly before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 113mg | Sodium: 1239mg | Potassium: 841mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5493IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 488mg | Iron: 4mg