Ricotta Chicken Bake: 5-Ingredient Creamy Delight
This Ricotta Chicken Bake is a creamy, flavorful one-pan meal made with just 5 main ingredients. It’s perfect for busy weeknights, naturally gluten-free, and incredibly customizable.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large boneless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until lightly browned.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt.
- Spread ricotta mixture evenly over the seared chicken breasts.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15–18 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Optional: Broil for 1–2 minutes to brown the ricotta topping.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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