Spinach Ricotta Chicken Bake

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This Spinach Ricotta Chicken Bake is an easy, cozy dinner that feels a little fancy with hardly any effort. Tender chicken breasts are topped with a creamy ricotta spinach mixture, marinara sauce, and melty cheese, then baked until bubbly and comforting.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Servings: servings

Calories: 409kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 6 pieces
1½ teaspoons salt divided
½ teaspoon pepper
16 ounces ricotta cheese
8 ounces frozen spinach thawed and squeezed dry
2 cloves garlic
2 cups marinara sauce
1 cup mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375˚F.
Place your chicken in a large baking dish. Season with ½ teaspoon of each salt and pepper.
In a small bowl, stir together the ricotta cheese, spinach, garlic, and remaining teaspoon of salt.
Top the chicken with the ricotta cheese mixture, then pour the marinara sauce over top.
You can top with the mozzarella and parmesan cheese now, or wait until 10 minutes before the end of the baking time depending on if you like your cheese to brown, or stay extra melty.
Bake uncovered for 30-40 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F internal temp.) Once done you can garnish with fresh herbs (optional) and serve warm.

Notes

Substitutions: You can swap chicken breasts for boneless chicken thighs, use part-skim ricotta instead of whole milk, or substitute fresh spinach (sautéed and well-drained) for frozen spinach.

How to Store: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days.

How to Freeze: Freeze fully cooled portions in freezer-safe containers for up to 1 month, or freeze unbaked and tightly wrapped for up to 6 months.

How to Reheat: Reheat in the oven at 350°F until warmed through, or microwave individual portions in 30–60 second intervals.

How to Scale: This recipe can easily be doubled for a crowd, just use a larger baking dish (or split it into two) and add a few extra minutes to the bake time if needed.

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