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Ricotta stuffed chicken breasts

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Ingredients:
2 cupRicotta cheese
1 pack10-oz. frozen spinach
-thawed, well drained
1 Egg
1/2 cupParmesan cheese, fresh grate
1/2 cupMozzarella, grated
2 tspGarlic, minced
4 Chicken breast halves, boned
Butter
Salt
Pepper
Procedures:
1Preheat oven to 350°F.
2Combine cheeses, spinach, egg, and garlic and mix thoroughly.
3Season to taste with salt and pepper.
4Rinse chicken breasts (skin intact) and pat dry.
5Lightly pound to even thickness.
6Carefully separate skin from chicken using fingers, leaving skin attached on one long side to form a pocket.
7Divide stuffing among pockets, patting gently to distribute evenly.
8Secure with toothpicks.
9Arrange skin side up in lightly oiled baking dish.
10Dot with butter.
11Bake until juices run clear, basting with pan drippings every 10 mins., 30 to 35 mins.
12Overall.
13Serve immediately over pasta tossed with oil that has had a little garlic sauteed in it.