Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta: A Cozy Dinner You’ll Love
A creamy and comforting pasta dish featuring ricotta and chicken.
- Author: Souzan
- 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
- 8 ounces fettuccine
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Cook fettuccine according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken, salt, and pepper; cook until chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Stir in ricotta and Parmesan cheese, mixing well.
- Add cooked fettuccine and basil; stir to combine.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding some red pepper flakes.
- Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta