Description
Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, creamy ricotta, and al dente pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g (10 oz) penne pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add sliced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Add ricotta cheese, heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, Italian herbs, chili flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well and cook until heated through.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the creamy chicken sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for more flavor.
- Adjust seasoning according to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta, pasta recipe, chicken dish, Italian cuisine