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Creamy Spinach Ricotta Chicken Traybake Recipe

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A simple and wholesome Spinach Ricotta Chicken Traybake featuring juicy chicken breasts topped with creamy ricotta and fresh spinach, baked together to perfection for an easy yet flavorful meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 oz each)

Spinach

  • 4 cups fresh spinach, washed and roughly chopped

Ricotta

  • 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese

Garlic

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oven and tray: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking tray or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
  2. Assemble the ingredients: Place the chicken breasts evenly spaced on the prepared tray. Pat them dry with paper towels to ensure proper baking.
  3. Add garlic and spinach topping: Mix the minced garlic with the chopped fresh spinach, then evenly distribute this mixture over each chicken breast, pressing it down slightly to adhere.
  4. Top with ricotta: Spoon the ricotta cheese over the spinach layer on each chicken breast, covering it generously but evenly.
  5. Bake the traybake: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and is cooked through, with the ricotta starting to turn lightly golden.
  6. Rest and serve: Remove from oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving to retain juices and enhance flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh spinach with frozen spinach, just be sure to thaw and drain excess water before using.
  • Adding herbs such as basil or oregano to the ricotta mixture can enhance the flavor.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure perfectly cooked chicken without drying it out.
  • This traybake pairs well with a side of roasted vegetables or a light salad.

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