Description
Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, velvety ricotta cheese, and perfectly cooked pasta in a rich sauce. This one-pot wonder is not only quick to prepare but also offers a delightful burst of flavors that will impress your family and friends. With its customizable ingredients and easy cleanup, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. Experience the joy of cooking and savor every creamy bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 1 cup creamy ricotta cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Then add spinach or kale until wilted.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta cheese with grated Parmesan until smooth.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions, reserving some pasta water before draining.
- Combine the drained pasta with the ricotta mixture in the skillet, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve desired creaminess.
- Toss everything together gently until well coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 57g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 130mg