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Best Herbed Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Rolls Recipe

Herbed Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Rolls are a cozy, restaurant-style dinner made easy at home. Juicy chicken breasts are rolled with creamy ricotta, fresh herbs, and spinach, then seared and baked in marinara for a comforting, flavorful meal perfect for weeknights or special evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • ¼ cup fresh basil chopped
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup marinara sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Toothpicks or kitchen twine

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pound chicken breasts to about ½-inch thickness.
  3. In a bowl, mix ricotta, Parmesan, spinach, basil, parsley, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  4. Spoon filling onto each chicken breast, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks or twine.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear chicken rolls 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
  6. Transfer rolls to a baking dish and pour marinara sauce over the top.
  7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  8. Rest briefly, remove toothpicks, slice, and serve.

Notes

For best results, pound chicken evenly and avoid overfilling to keep rolls secure and juicy.