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Herbed Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Rolls

Herbed Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Rolls
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Herbed Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Rolls are a quick, easy, and elegant dinner option featuring tender chicken breasts wrapped around a creamy, flavorful ricotta and fresh herb filling. Ready in under 30 minutes, this dish offers a perfect balance of cheesy richness and aromatic herbs, making it ideal for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced or pounded to ¼ inch thickness

Filling:

  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 2 tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For Cooking:

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Toothpicks (for securing rolls, optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Filling: In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese with chopped basil, parsley, thyme, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy and well blended.
  2. Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until about ¼ inch thick for even cooking and easy rolling.
  3. Assemble the Rolls: Spread the herbed ricotta filling evenly over each flattened chicken breast, leaving a small border at the edges. Roll each breast tightly from one side to the other, and secure with toothpicks if needed to hold the shape.
  4. Cook the Rolls: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place the rolled chicken seam-side down and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 3–4 minutes per side. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for an additional 6–8 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Rest and Serve: Remove the chicken rolls from the skillet and let rest for a few minutes to allow juices to redistribute, ensuring moist and tender slices when serving.

Notes

  • Thinly pounding chicken breasts is essential for easy rolling and even cooking without drying out the meat.
  • Use just enough ricotta filling to prevent spills and keep rolls intact.
  • Secure rolls with toothpicks to prevent unwrapping during cooking.
  • Fresh herbs offer a much better flavor than dried.
  • Let the rolls rest before slicing to lock in juices.
  • For thicker chicken breasts, finish cooking in a 375°F oven for 10 minutes after browning.

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