Description
Golden, cheesy, and bubbling with rich flavor, this Baked Ricotta Chicken is the kind of quick dinner that makes you feel like you’re dining in a cozy Italian trattoria. It’s an easy recipe packed with creamy ricotta, melty mozzarella, and juicy baked chicken—perfect for weeknights, cozy dinners, or impressive comfort food ideas. This is one of those go-to healthy dinner ideas you’ll keep coming back to when you need an easy, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
2. Lay the chicken breasts in a single layer in the prepared dish. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
3. In a medium bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, a pinch of salt, and black pepper until smooth.
4. Spread the ricotta mixture evenly over the top of each chicken breast.
5. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the ricotta layer, then top with grated Parmesan.
6. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
7. If desired, broil for the last 2-3 minutes to get a golden top.
8. Let rest for 5 minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley and serving.
Notes
If your ricotta is watery, strain it using cheesecloth or paper towels before mixing.
For extra flavor, add crushed red pepper flakes or a bit of lemon zest to the ricotta mixture.
This recipe freezes well—cool completely before storing in a freezer-safe container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: baked chicken, ricotta chicken, cheesy chicken bake, quick dinner, easy dinner, low carb