Baked Herb-Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Breast

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Stuffed with a savory herb and ricotta cheese mixture, baked to perfection with a golden crust. This Italian-inspired keto recipe (low carb, high protein), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, ricotta cheese, fresh basil leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 2 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each of the 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts horizontally to create a pocket without cutting all the way through.
  2. Step 2: In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup ricotta cheese, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves, 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese, and 1 tsp lemon zest, seasoning with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper until well combined.
  3. Step 3: Stuff each chicken breast pocket evenly with the ricotta-herb mixture. Secure with toothpicks if needed.
  4. Step 4: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat. Season the outside of the stuffed chicken breasts with the remaining 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then sear each side for 3 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Step 5: Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the chicken breasts for 15-18 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the cheese filling is heated through.
  6. Step 6: Remove from oven, let rest for 5 minutes, then serve.

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