Looking for a comforting yet elegant dish that\u2019s bursting with flavor? This Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta is the perfect choice. With tender chicken, creamy ricotta, and perfectly cooked pasta, it\u2019s a dish that feels indulgent but is simple to prepare. Let\u2019s get cooking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cooking Time: 20 minutes <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Total Time: 30 minutes <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Servings: 4 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Calories per Serving: Approximately 450 kcal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a0Ingredients:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n – 300 g (10 oz) pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your favorite type)<\/p>\n\n\n\n – 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces<\/p>\n\n\n\n – 2 tbsp olive oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n – 3 cloves garlic, minced<\/p>\n\n\n\n – 1 cup ricotta cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n – \u00bd cup heavy cream<\/p>\n\n\n\n – \u00bd cup grated Parmesan cheese<\/p>\n\n\n\n – 1 tsp Italian seasoning<\/p>\n\n\n\n – 1 cup baby spinach (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Salt and pepper to taste<\/p>\n\n\n\n – Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0Instructions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 1. Cook the Pasta<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water, then drain and set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Cook the Chicken<\/p>\n\n\n\n Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Make the Creamy Ricotta Sauce<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and saut\u00e9 for 1 minute until fragrant. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the ricotta cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until smooth and creamy. If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to achieve your desired consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4. Combine Everything<\/p>\n\n\n\n Add the cooked pasta and chicken back to the skillet. Toss to coat the pasta and chicken evenly in the creamy ricotta sauce. Stir in the Italian seasoning and baby spinach (if using). Cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts and everything is heated through.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5. Serve<\/p>\n\n\n\n Divide the creamy ricotta chicken pasta among plates or bowls. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n \u00a0Nutrition Information (Per Serving):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n – Calories: 450 kcal <\/p>\n\n\n\n – Protein: 30 g <\/p>\n\n\n\n – Carbohydrates: 35 g <\/p>\n\n\n\n – Fat: 20 g <\/p>\n\n\n\n – Saturated Fat: 9 g <\/p>\n\n\n\n – Cholesterol: 85 mg <\/p>\n\n\n\n – Sodium: 400 mg <\/p>\n\n\n\n – Fiber: 2 g <\/p>\n\n\n\n – Sugar: 2 g<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n This Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta is the ultimate comfort food, ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, it\u2019s a recipe you\u2019ll want to keep on repeat. Give it a try, and watch it become a household favorite!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Looking for a comforting yet elegant dish that\u2019s bursting with flavor? This Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta is the perfect choice. With tender chicken, creamy ricotta, and perfectly cooked pasta, it\u2019s a dish that feels indulgent but is simple to prepare. Let\u2019s get cooking! Preparation Time: 10 minutes Cooking Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":4641,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_exactmetrics_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[18,1],"tags":[1215,1525],"class_list":["post-4638","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chicken","category-uncategorized","tag-creamy","tag-creamy-ricotta-chicken"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4638","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4638"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4638\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4642,"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4638\/revisions\/4642"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4641"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4638"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4638"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/topslimmingrecipes.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4638"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}