Description
Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta is a comforting and indulgent dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, velvety ricotta sauce over perfectly cooked pasta. This delightful meal is not only easy to prepare but also versatile enough to adapt to your pantry staples. Whether it’s a cozy weeknight dinner or a gathering with friends, this recipe guarantees satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 12 oz pasta (fettuccine or penne)
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: chop garlic and herbs while boiling salted water for pasta.
- Cook the pasta until al dente (8-10 minutes), then drain but reserve some cooking water.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sauté for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Add minced garlic during the last minute of cooking; stir until fragrant.
- Lower the heat and mix in ricotta cheese with a splash of reserved pasta water until smooth.
- Combine drained pasta with the sauce and fresh herbs, tossing gently until well coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 105mg