Maria's Stuffed Chicken Breasts Recipe

Name: Maria's Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

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

	PREP TIME 15m	COOK TIME 1h	TOTAL TIME 1h15m
YIELD 4 servings

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Slit open on the side for stuffing; set aside.
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.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

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