Description
Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta is a quick, comforting skillet dish that delivers rich flavor with minimal effort, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- ¾ cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup milk
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 300g pasta (penne or rigatoni work best)
- 1 cup baby spinach (optional)
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Season diced chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and cook chicken until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic, oregano, and chili flakes (if using) for 1 minute.
- Lower the heat and stir in ricotta, milk, and parmesan. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add cooked chicken and pasta to the sauce. Toss until everything is coated. Stir in spinach if using, and cook until just wilted.
- Garnish with parsley or basil and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can omit chili flakes if you prefer a milder sauce.
- Use gluten-free pasta as a substitute for a gluten-free version.
- Spinach adds color and nutrition; it can be left out if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
Keywords: Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta, ricotta chicken pasta, creamy pasta, weeknight dinner, Italian-inspired pasta