Description
Indulge in a creamy delight with this Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta, a perfect dish for any occasion. This recipe features tender pieces of chicken enveloped in a rich ricotta-Parmesan sauce, making it both comforting and satisfying. With the addition of fresh greens, this meal not only bursts with flavor but is also nutritious. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an excellent choice for weeknight dinners or impressing guests at gatherings. Customize it with your favorite vegetables for a personal touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz whole wheat pasta (penne or tortiglioni)
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth (or reserved pasta water)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale (optional)
- Olive oil, to taste
- Italian seasoning, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve ½ cup pasta water and drain.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant. Add ricotta, Parmesan, chicken broth, and stir until smooth. Season with Italian seasoning and adjust salt and pepper.
- Combine cooked chicken and pasta into the sauce; toss well to coat.
- Stir in fresh greens until wilted before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg