Description
Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta is a comforting dish that combines tender chicken, rich ricotta, and al dente pasta for a satisfying meal. Perfect for weeknights or special gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop garlic, dice chicken, and chop herbs.
- Cook chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Add garlic and pasta: Stir in minced garlic for 30 seconds; add cooked pasta with a splash of reserved water.
- Create sauce: Lower heat, mix in ricotta and Parmesan until creamy; adjust seasoning.
- Garnish and serve: Top with chopped herbs before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg