Hot Honey Ricotta Stuffed Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken stuffed with ricotta and herbs, glazed with spicy honey for a savory-sweet finish.

# 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

→ Hot Honey Glaze

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

→ 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, salt, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
03 - Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Using a sharp knife, cut a horizontal slit along the side of each breast to form a pocket, being careful not to cut completely through.
04 - Spoon ricotta mixture evenly into each pocket, dividing filling equally among the 4 breasts.
05 - Secure pocket openings with toothpicks if needed. Brush outside of each chicken breast with olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper.
06 - Arrange stuffed chicken 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 - While chicken roasts, combine honey, hot sauce, and butter in a small saucepan. Warm over low heat, stirring 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 5 minutes before serving. Remove toothpicks and drizzle with additional hot honey glaze if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The creamy ricotta and Parmesan filling keeps the chicken exceptionally moist.
  • Hot honey glaze provides a restaurant-style finish with minimal effort.
  • It is a naturally gluten-free dish that feels indulgent yet balanced.
  • A perfect crowd-pleaser that works for both weeknight dinners and special occasions.
02 -
  • Rest the chicken for 5 minutes before slicing to keep the filling and juices from running out.
  • Always check the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
  • Contains dairy (ricotta, Parmesan, butter) and honey; honey is not suitable for children under 1 year.
  • Check the labels of your hot sauce and cheese to ensure they meet your dietary needs.
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