Maria's Stuffed Chicken Breasts

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 1hr

Total: 1hr15 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Maria's Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Ingredients

4 skinless

boneless chicken breast halves

salt and pepper to taste

1 (15 ounce) container ricotta cheese

1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach

thawed and drained

1 clove garlic

minced

2 eggs

beaten

1 (8 ounce) package shredded mozzarella cheese

divided

1 (16 ounce) jar spaghetti sauce

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Slit open on the side for stuffing; set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl combine the ricotta spinach garlic eggs and 3/4 of the cheese. Mix well and stuff each breast with 1/4 of the mixture; secure with toothpicks and place stuffed breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour sauce over all and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

Step 4

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutritional Information

Maria's Stuffed Chicken Breasts

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 578.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 58.3g 117%

Carbohydrates: 26.3g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 5.6g 22%

Sugars: 11.4g

Fat: 26.3g 40%

Saturated Fat: 13.4g 67%

Cholesterol: 231.3mg 77%

Vitamin A Iu: 9899.7IU 198%

Niacin Equivalents: 27.2mg 209%

Vitamin B6: 0.9mg 54%

Vitamin C: 4mg 7%

Folate: 134.3mcg 34%

Calcium: 887.3mg 89%

Iron: 4.1mg 23%

Magnesium: 136.7mg 49%

Potassium: 987.4mg 28%

Sodium: 1101.5mg 44%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 21%

Calories From Fat: 236.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.