Photo: Baked Ricotta Bowls with Chicken and Parmesan and a Mixed Green Salad with Tomato-Basil Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 9-inch refrigerated pie crust
- 2 chicken breast halves, cooked and diced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped parsley leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
- 1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 4 to 6 cups mixed lettuce greens
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
Divide crust into 8 pieces and shape each piece into a ball. Press the balls into the bottom and up the sides of an 8-cup mini muffin tin. Set aside.
In a large bowl, combine chicken, ricotta, Cheddar, 1/4 cup of the Parmesan, eggs, Dijon, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix well. Spoon mixture into prepared muffin cups and top with remaining Parmesan. Bake 20 minutes, until a knife inserted near the center of 1 cup comes out clean and crust is golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a blender, combine tomatoes, basil, garlic powder, vinegar, and oil. Process until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve over greens.
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By shelta_9230700
sheridan, WY
on January 24, 2012
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My family loves this! I have picky eaters. For the youngest to say, "This is good mom." is a huge compliment!
By pcvedra
Arcadia, CA
on July 22, 2011
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I made this last night and as soon as he took a bite he said "you had me at first bite" Recipe worth repeating!!!
By Peebsy-Weebsy
Western Maryland
on November 28, 2010
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I made the recipe as written but when I tasted it after all the ingredients were put together but before I baked it, it seemed bland so I added 1/2 tsp garlic powder. My muffin tin has seen better days so instead I used a 9" quiche dish, lined it with the pie dough and spread all the filling. I baked it for 30 min then let it set for 5 min before serving. I cut it into wedges. Although it wasn't bad, it wasn't anything special. My rating is an average of a 3 for taste and a 5 for simplicity to make.
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