Maria's Ricotta-Spinach Stuffed Chicken
Maria's Ricotta-Spinach Stuffed Chicken features juicy chicken breasts packed with a creamy ricotta and spinach filling, with mozzarella melting into every bite. Baked in tangy spaghetti sauce, it balances richness with bright tomato flavor for a cozy, family-friendly dinner. Serve it on a weeknight or for casual entertaining when you want something hearty yet comforting.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Maria's Ricotta-Spinach Stuffed Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 19
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- 2
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste. Make a slit on the side for stuffing; set aside.
- 3
In a medium bowl, mix the ricotta, spinach, garlic, eggs, and 3/4 of the cheese until well combined, then stuff each breast with 1/4 of the mixture; secure with toothpicks and place the stuffed breasts in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Pour the sauce over all and sprinkle with the remaining cheese.
- 4
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 to 60 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the juices run clear.
- Calories 745.46 kcal High 37%
- Protein 82.81 g Good Source 166%
- Carbohydrate 35.3 g 13%
- Total Fat 30.38 g High 39%
- Saturated Fat 15.09 g High 75%
- Trans Fat 0.39 g High --
- Cholesterol 350.06 mg High 117%
- Sodium 1106.09 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 3.74 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 6.63 g --
- Added Sugars 2.62 g Moderate 5%
- Calcium 665.81 mg Good Source 51%
- Iron 5.05 mg Good Source 28%
- Potassium 701.24 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 257.02 mcg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.72 mcg Low Source 4%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Maria's Ricotta Spinach Stuffed Chicken is made with 8 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Chopped Spinach, Eggs, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 745.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Maria's Ricotta-Spinach Stuffed Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Chopped Spinach, Eggs, Minced Garlic, Mozzarella Cheese. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Maria's Ricotta-Spinach Stuffed Chicken?
- About 1 hr 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 745.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Maria's Ricotta-Spinach Stuffed Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Maria's Ricotta-Spinach Stuffed Chicken healthy?
- Maria's Ricotta-Spinach Stuffed Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 745.46 calories and 82.81 g of protein, or 166% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium, iron and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1106.09 mg (48% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 15.09 g (75% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.62 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Tomatoes and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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