Recipe printed from: https://www.kidneycommunitykitchen.ca/kkcookbook/recipes/herb-and-ricotta-stuffed-chicken/

Herb and Ricotta Stuffed Chicken

Recipe developed by Chef Leslie Cairns

Herb and Ricotta Stuffed Chicken

Serve this dish with a salad and why not try the red pepper coulis on top of the chicken.

Ingredients

1
clove garlic, sautéed
1 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
1.5 cups
ricotta
1
egg
¼ cup
chopped herbs
¼ tsp
black pepper
2
large (6 ounces each) chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)

Directions

Sauté garlic in olive oil.
Combine ricotta, eggs, garlic, and herbs.
Cut slit in fattest side of the chicken breast.
Stuff mixture into chicken breast.
Heat olive oil in skillet.
Brown chicken in skillet than transfer to a 350F preheated oven.
Bake for approximately 20-30 minutes.

Nutrient Analysis

Renal Diet Nutrient Analysis

Servings per recipe: 4

Serving size: 1/4

Renal and Diabetic Exchanges

4 protein
1 milk

What is one exchange?
  • 1 Protein Choice = 1oz of meat or 7g of dietary protein
  • 1 Starch Choice = about 15g of carbohydrates
  • 1 Fruit or Vegetable Choice = ½ cup
  • 1 Milk Choice = ½ cup

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