Description
Indulge in this easy creamy ricotta chicken pasta, a luxurious yet simple dish that your family will love, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prep Ingredients: Dice chicken and mince garlic. Gather all ingredients.
- 2. Sauté Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- 3. Add Garlic and Greens: Stir in minced garlic and optional spinach/kale; sauté until fragrant.
- 4. Cook Pasta: Boil salted water in a pot; add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- 5. Create Sauce: Stir ricotta into the skillet with chicken until smooth. If too thick, add reserved pasta water.
- 6. Combine: Drain pasta and mix it into the skillet, coating well with sauce. Finish with Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg