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Heat your oven up to 190°C. Line a sheet pan with some parchment paper or spray it with a little oil so nothing sticks.
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Pop the chicken breasts onto your prepared tray and rub every side with olive oil.
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Make sure both sides of the chicken get a good sprinkle of salt and pepper.
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Dump the ricotta, Parmesan, chopped basil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and crushed red pepper in a bowl and mix till it’s super creamy.
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Keep stirring that mixture till it’s thick and spreadable and looks blended.
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Scoop out the cheesy filling and slather it generously all over the chicken breasts.
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Evenly shower all the ricotta-covered chicken with breadcrumbs so they’re coated.
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Bake for 30 minutes or until the chicken’s cooked through (should hit 75°C inside) and the cheesy top’s got a little color.
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As the chicken cooks, stir the marinara sauce as it warms up gently in a small pot.
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As soon as the chicken’s out, immediately spoon hot marinara over each breast.
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Sprinkle mozzarella cheese across the saucy chicken, making sure you don’t miss a spot.
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Slide the pan back in so the mozzarella turns gooey and bubbles—about 5 minutes more.
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Let the chicken chill for about five minutes so the juices stay put before cutting.
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Grab a plate, serve up the chicken, and pour extra sauce if you’re feeling saucy.