Description
Indulge in this creamy and flavorful dish of Ricotta Chicken Pasta that combines tender chicken, rich ricotta cheese, and fragrant herbs. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup reserved pasta water
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the pasta in salted water, reserving some pasta water.
- Cook the Chicken: Sauté diced chicken with seasonings until cooked.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic and onion, then add cheeses, broth, and pasta water.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta and spinach in the sauce.
- Serve: Garnish with basil and enjoy!
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a time-saving option.
- Enhance flavor with lemon juice or red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
