Description
A delicious and unique chicken dish stuffed with creamy ricotta cheese and sweet pomegranate seeds, perfect for a special dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the ricotta cheese, pomegranate seeds, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cut a pocket in each chicken breast and stuff with the ricotta mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the stuffed chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs before stuffing.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Ricotta Pomegranate Stuffed Chicken, Chicken Recipes, Stuffed Chicken, Healthy Dinner