Description
Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta is a comforting and indulgent dish that brings together tender chicken and pasta enveloped in a rich, velvety ricotta sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe offers a delightful experience that will impress your family and friends. The vibrant colors and luscious flavors make every bite irresistible, turning any meal into a memorable gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients to streamline the cooking process.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and cooked through (about 6-7 minutes per side). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute), then add spinach until wilted.
- Lower heat, stir in ricotta cheese and a splash of pasta water until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and grated Parmesan to the skillet, stirring gently to coat in sauce.
- Plate while hot, garnishing with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg