Panco Crusted Chicken
By Teaspoon69
Panko Crusted Chicken Stuffed with Ricotta, Spinach, Tomatoes, and Basil
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Ingredients
- 1 cup of low fat ricotta cheese
- Small handful of baby spinach, chopped
- Small handful of grape tomatoes, diced (remove the seeds if possible)
- 2 tbsp Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
- Dash of oregano
- 2 chicken breasts
- Italian seasoned panko crumbs
- 2 tsp olive oil
Details
Servings 2
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 45mins
Cost Average budget
Preparation
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
Combine the ricotta, spinach, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, basil, garlic, sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Rinse the chicken breasts then cut a long horizontal slit along the center of the thin long edge of the chicken breast, nearly through to the other side. Fill the cavity of the chicken breast with the ricotta mixture. Season each side of the chicken with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Carefully dip the chicken breasts in the panko crumbs until both sides are evenly covered. Close the slit together with toothpicks.
Step 2
Rinse the chicken breasts then cut a long horizontal slit along the center of the thin long edge of the chicken breast, nearly through to the other side. Fill the cavity of the chicken breast with the ricotta mixture. Season each side of the chicken with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. Carefully dip the chicken breasts in the panko crumbs until both sides are evenly covered. Close the slit together with toothpicks.
Chef Tips and Tricks
Bursting with cheese and wrapped up in bacon, these stuffed chicken breasts are totally irresistible!
Ingredients
- Chicken breast
- 6 -8 bacon slices
- 1 cup spinach leaves
- 1 small jar semi-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper
Method
- Carefully slice the chicken breasts, forming a pocket, without cutting right through.
- Fry the breasts until golden brown on both sides.
- Layer bacon slices on a chopping board.
- Place the chicken breast on the far left, and top with spinach leaves, semi-dried tomatoes and cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Roll the chicken breast in the bacon slices, folding it closed as you go.
- Cook in the oven for 20 minutes at 375°F.
- Serve, and enjoy!
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