Description
Herbed Ricotta Stuffed Chicken Rolls are a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts stuffed with a creamy ricotta filling infused with fresh herbs, seared to a golden brown, and finished in the oven for a gourmet meal that’s easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 1 cup (250g) full-fat ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup (about 10g) fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped
- 1 large clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning chicken
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, plus more for seasoning chicken
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a subtle kick)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- Fresh lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Butterfly and pound the chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper
- Make the Ricotta Filling: Combine ricotta, parsley, chives, dill, garlic, Parmesan, egg yolk, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl
- Stuff and Roll: Fill each chicken piece with 2-3 tablespoons of ricotta mixture, roll tightly, and secure with toothpicks
- Sear the Chicken Rolls: Heat olive oil in a skillet, sear the rolls on both sides until golden brow
- Finish in the Oven: Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until cooked through
- Prepare the Pan Sauce: After searing, prepare the sauce with chicken broth and cream, letting it simmer until slightly thickened
- Serve: Remove toothpicks, drizzle with sauce, garnish, and serve hot
Notes
Assemble the rolls ahead of time and refrigerate for convenience.
For a crispy version, consider breading the chicken rolls before baking.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 160mg