MARIA'S STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

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This is a great and easy chicken dish with a twist. How do you cook some chicken like Maria?! Like this!

Provided by Maria Fontana

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
salt and pepper to taste
1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1 clove garlic, minced
2 eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Slit open on the side for stuffing; set aside.
In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, spinach, garlic, eggs and 3/4 of the cheese. Mix well and stuff each breast with 1/4 of the mixture; secure with toothpicks and place stuffed breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour sauce over all and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.1 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 231.3 mg, Fat 26.3 g, Fiber 5.6 g, Protein 58.3 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 1101.5 mg, Sugar 11.4 g