Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta Recipe
This Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta recipe is a comforting, flavorful dish made with tender chicken, creamy ricotta cheese, and a blend of herbs and spices. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner, this pasta dish is easy to prepare and packed with rich, cheesy goodness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner, Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz pasta (penne or fettuccine)
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup spinach or basil, chopped
- ½ cup pasta water (reserved)
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Reserve ½ cup pasta water before draining.
- In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
- Add cooked chicken, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, and Italian seasoning. Stir well.
- Reduce heat and mix in ricotta cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Stir until smooth.
- Add cooked pasta and reserved pasta water to the sauce, tossing to coat evenly.
- Stir in spinach or basil and cook for another 2 minutes until wilted.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Use whole milk ricotta for extra creaminess.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for variations.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg