Description
This Ricotta Pomegranate Stuffed Chicken recipe offers a deliciously unique twist on classic stuffed chicken breasts by combining creamy ricotta cheese with the sweet burst of pomegranate seeds and fresh herbs. Perfectly seared and baked to juicy perfection, it’s a 5-star delight that’s both elegant and easy to make for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts
Stuffing
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Cooking
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the stuffed chicken breasts evenly.
- Prepare stuffing mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta cheese, pomegranate seeds, chopped fresh parsley, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Create pockets in chicken: Carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally, creating a pocket without cutting all the way through to hold the stuffing.
- Stuff chicken breasts: Spoon the ricotta and pomegranate mixture evenly into each chicken breast pocket, ensuring they are well filled.
- Sear chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place each stuffed chicken breast in the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, until they develop a golden brown crust.
- Bake the chicken: Transfer the seared stuffed chicken breasts to a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Rest before serving: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute, ensuring moist and tender results.
- Serve: Slice if desired and serve warm, pairing well with your favorite side dishes such as a fresh salad or roasted vegetables.
Notes
- Be careful when slicing the chicken breasts to avoid cutting all the way through.
- Use fresh pomegranate seeds for the best flavor and texture.
- This dish pairs well with light sides like mixed greens or quinoa.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute ricotta with a vegan cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
Keywords: ricotta stuffed chicken, pomegranate chicken, baked stuffed chicken, Mediterranean chicken recipe, healthy chicken recipes
