Description
Indulge in a decadent and creamy pasta dish with this recipe for Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta. Tender chicken slices are smothered in a rich ricotta and Parmesan cheese sauce, tossed with penne pasta, and garnished with fresh parsley. A comforting and satisfying meal for any day of the week!
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 300g (10 oz) penne pasta
Chicken:
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
Sauce:
- 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
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet. Cook chicken slices seasoned with salt and pepper until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic. Lower heat and add ricotta cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Return cooked chicken to the skillet. Add Italian herbs and chili flakes. Mix well.
- Finish Dish: Add drained pasta to the skillet. Toss to combine all ingredients.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese. Enjoy hot!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta, Pasta Recipe, Italian Pasta, Comfort Food
