Description
Creamy Chicken Ricotta Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, offering a harmonious blend of tender chicken and a luscious ricotta sauce that will leave your taste buds singing. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this dish can be prepared in just 30 minutes, making it not only delicious but also convenient. The rich flavors of ricotta and Parmesan create a uniquely satisfying sauce, while whole wheat pasta adds a healthy twist. Whether you’re serving it to family or guests, this crowd-pleaser is sure to become a staple in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz whole wheat pasta (penne or tortiglioni)
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh spinach or kale (optional)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté seasoned chicken until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about 1 minute. Add ricotta, Parmesan, chicken broth, and heavy cream if using, stirring until combined.
- Return chicken to the skillet along with drained pasta and any greens; toss to coat evenly. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (225g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg