Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta Recipe: A Quick and Indulgent Delight
This creamy ricotta chicken pasta is both quick and indulgent, making it the perfect weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of choice
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add shredded chicken and cook until heated through.
- Stir in ricotta cheese and Parmesan cheese, mixing until creamy.
- Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, and mix in fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute spinach for basil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy, Ricotta, Chicken, Pasta, Recipe