Description
A delicious and creamy one-pot chicken pasta dish featuring whipped ricotta, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta (penne or fusilli work well)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, salt, and black pepper. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the minced garlic and dried Italian herbs. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the uncooked pasta and chicken broth to the pot. Stir to combine, then bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for about 10-12 minutes, or until the pasta is al dente and most of the liquid is absorbed.
- Stir in the cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- In a small bowl, mix the ricotta cheese and grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Stir the whipped ricotta into the pasta mixture until well combined.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pot and mix everything together. Cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a splash of lemon juice or zest to the ricotta mixture.
- You can substitute the chicken with cooked shrimp or sautéed vegetables for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg