Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of this Ricotta Chicken Pasta dish that combines tender chicken, flavorful herbs, and rich ricotta cheese for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
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
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pasta water (reserved)
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water, reserving 1/4 cup of water before draining.
- Cook the Chicken: Sauté chicken with seasonings until golden; add garlic and onion.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in chicken broth, then add ricotta and Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Combine: Toss cooked pasta and reserved water with the sauce in a skillet.
- Finish: Add spinach, cook briefly, and garnish with basil before serving.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream.
- You can use pre-cooked shredded rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
