Low Carb Spinach Ricotta Chicken Bake
A comforting and low-carb chicken bake packed with nutritious spinach and creamy ricotta, topped with melty mozzarella and parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix in a bowl the ricotta cheese, chopped spinach, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Spread the ricotta and spinach mixture evenly over the chicken breasts.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan cheese on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and cheese is bubbly.
- Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Consider using thin-sliced chicken for even cooking. Add other veggies like sun-dried tomatoes for more flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 85mg