Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta: Easy Weeknight Delight for All
A delightful and creamy pasta dish featuring ricotta and chicken, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free, High-protein
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for another minute.
- Mix in the ricotta and parmesan cheese, stirring until creamy.
- Combine cooked pasta with the chicken mixture. Stir in fresh basil and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include sun-dried tomatoes.
- Feel free to substitute the chicken with shrimp or a vegetarian option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 80g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg