Hot Honey Ricotta Stuffed Chicken (Printable Version)

Juicy chicken breasts filled with creamy ricotta and herbs, glazed with sweet-spicy hot honey for a bold main dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken & Filling

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
03 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
06 - 1 clove garlic, minced
07 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Glaze

09 - 1/3 cup honey
10 - 1 to 2 tablespoons hot sauce such as sriracha or Frank's Red Hot, to taste
11 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

→ For Assembly

12 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
13 - Salt and pepper, to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease with oil.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, Parmesan, parsley, basil, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Stir until smooth and well incorporated.
03 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, carefully cut a horizontal slit along the side of each breast to create a pocket, taking care not to cut completely through.
04 - Divide ricotta mixture evenly among the four chicken breasts, spooning filling into each pocket until full.
05 - Secure pocket openings with toothpicks if needed. Brush exterior of each breast with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
06 - Place stuffed breasts on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 25 to 28 minutes until cooked through and juices run clear, with internal temperature reaching 165°F.
07 - In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, and butter. Warm over low heat, stirring constantly until melted and slightly thickened, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
08 - Remove chicken from oven. Brush generously with hot honey glaze. Return to oven and broil on high for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and caramelized.
09 - Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes. Remove toothpicks and drizzle with additional hot honey glaze if desired before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy ricotta filling keeps the chicken incredibly moist and flavorful
  • Hot honey glaze creates the perfect balance of sweet and spicy
  • Impressive enough for guests but simple enough for weeknight cooking
  • Naturally gluten-free and packed with protein
02 -
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken breasts in a bit of olive oil, lemon juice, and herbs for 30 minutes before stuffing
  • Let the stuffed chicken rest at room temperature for 10 minutes before baking for more even cooking
  • Make the hot honey glaze ahead of time and rewarm just before brushing onto the chicken
  • Double the glaze recipe if you want extra for serving on the side
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