Description
Creamy ricotta chicken pasta is a deliciously comforting dish that combines tender chicken, silky ricotta sauce, and perfectly cooked pasta, ideal for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 8 oz pasta (fettuccine recommended)
- 1 cup whole-milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by rinsing the greens and gathering all components.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet and sauté seasoned chicken breasts until golden brown, about 6-7 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Add minced garlic and greens to the skillet, cooking until fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Lower heat and stir in ricotta cheese and Parmesan until melted. Add lemon juice for added brightness.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente; reserve some pasta water before draining.
- Combine pasta with the sauce in the skillet, gradually adding reserved water to achieve desired creaminess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: - For a lighter version, substitute non-dairy ricotta. - Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stove.