Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta: Indulgent Comfort Food Makeover
This creamy ricotta chicken pasta is a rich and satisfying dish that brings comfort and flavor to your dinner table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups spinach, fresh
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and slice.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the ricotta cheese, Parmesan, and spinach, mixing until the spinach wilts.
- Combine the pasta with the sauce and chicken, stirring to coat.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding herbs such as basil or oregano.
- This dish can be made ahead and stored for easy reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 8 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams