Lemon Ricotta Chicken

Lemon Ricotta Chicken

Tender chicken breasts baked in a creamy, zesty lemon ricotta sauce, offering a comforting yet elegant meal.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
45 min

Ingredients

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4 each chicken breast
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 large lemon
3 cloves garlic
2 tbsp olive oil
0.5 cup parmesan cheese
0.25 cup fresh parsley
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, grated lemon zest, minced garlic, 1 tbsp olive oil, and half of the parmesan cheese. Stir in chopped parsley.

  3. 3

    Place seasoned chicken breasts in a baking dish. Spoon the ricotta mixture evenly over each chicken breast.

  4. 4

    Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and the topping is lightly golden.

    25 min

  5. 5

    Garnish with remaining parmesan cheese and fresh parsley. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top before serving.

Perfect With

pastaroasted vegetablesgreen salad