Description
Ricotta Pomegranate Stuffed Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines succulent chicken breasts with a creamy ricotta filling and fresh pomegranate seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 250 grams ricotta cheese
- 60 grams pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds, for garnish
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, 60 grams pomegranate seeds, chopped parsley, chopped basil, lemon zest, minced garlic, 0.5 teaspoon salt, and 0.25 teaspoon black pepper. Stir until the mixture is well blended.
- Using a sharp knife, cut a horizontal pocket into each chicken breast, ensuring not to cut all the way through.
- Fill each chicken pocket with the ricotta mixture, dividing it evenly among the breasts. Secure with toothpicks if necessary.
- Brush the stuffed chicken breasts with 1 tablespoon olive oil and season with 1 teaspoon salt and 0.5 teaspoon black pepper. Place them in the prepared baking dish and drizzle with the remaining olive oil.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C and the juices run clear.
- Remove any toothpicks and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the chicken is completely cooked before serving.
- Feel free to add more herbs according to your taste.
- This dish pairs well with a side salad or roasted vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg