Maria's Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ready Time: 1 hr 15 mins


• 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.