Description
Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta combines tender chicken with a rich, velvety sauce for a satisfying meal that’s easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Fresh ricotta cheese
- Fettuccine or penne pasta
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or spinach
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. Chop garlic finely, slice chicken into bite-sized pieces, and cook pasta until al dente.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and spinach. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat and add ricotta cheese along with a splash of pasta water. Stir until smooth; adjust consistency if needed.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet, sprinkle with parmesan, and toss gently to coat.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parmesan and fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg