Description
Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that effortlessly combines tender chicken, creamy ricotta, and fresh spinach in a rich sauce. This comforting meal, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, brings joy to the table with its vibrant flavors and inviting aroma. Each bite is a celebration of taste that guarantees to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz fettuccine or linguine pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop garlic, measure pasta.
- Cook the chicken in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side) and internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant (30 seconds), then add spinach until wilted.
- Lower heat and stir in ricotta and Parmesan, adding reserved pasta water for creaminess.
- Cook pasta according to package instructions; drain and reserve some water.
- Slice chicken and return it to the skillet with the sauce and pasta. Toss until well combined.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 100mg