Chicken & Spinach Ricotta Bake

Ingredients

• •4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• •1 cup ricotta cheese
• •2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• •1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• •1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tbsp olive oil
• •1 tsp dried oregano
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •1/4 tsp black pepper
• •1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. 2

   In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Add chopped spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat.

4. 4

   In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, cooked spinach, oregano, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using). Mix well.

5. 5

   In a baking dish, arrange the chicken breasts side by side. Spoon the ricotta and spinach mixture evenly over each chicken breast.

6. 6

   Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese on top of the ricotta mixture.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the cheese is bubbly and golden.

8. 8

   Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.