Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta Recipe
Indulge in a comforting and creamy pasta dish with a twist of ricotta cheese and tender chicken. This Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta is a flavorful and satisfying meal that comes together quickly for a delicious weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Pasta:
- 8 oz pasta (penne or rigatoni)
Chicken Mixture:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Sauce:
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup reserved pasta water
Additional:
- 2 cups baby spinach (optional)
- zest of 1 lemon
- fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil pasta in salted water, reserve pasta water, and set aside.
- Prepare Chicken Mixture: Sauté garlic, add chicken, seasonings, and cook.
- Make the Sauce: Mix ricotta, Parmesan, and pasta water until creamy. Toss in pasta.
- Finish Dish: Add spinach, lemon zest, and parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- Rotisserie or grilled chicken can be used for convenience.
- Vary with kale or peas instead of spinach.
- Adjust sauce consistency with more pasta water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 390 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
