Baked Ricotta Chicken Recipe
The Baked Ricotta Chicken Recipe is a perfect comfort food. It blends creamy ricotta with juicy, oven-baked chicken.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 egg
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly oil the baking dish.
- Place chicken breasts evenly in dish.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta and egg.
- Add Parmesan, garlic, oregano, onion powder.
- Stir until fully combined and smooth.
- Spread ricotta mix over each chicken breast.
- Top with shredded mozzarella cheese.
- Cover dish with foil, bake 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake another 15 minutes.
- Broil for 2 minutes until cheese browns.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with chopped fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- Use whole-milk ricotta for richer taste.
- Pound chicken evenly for uniform cooking.
- Fresh herbs boost flavor and aroma.
- Don’t overbake to avoid dry chicken.
- Let dish rest before slicing for juiciness.
- Add chili flakes for a spicy version.
- Substitute cottage cheese for lighter option.