Description
A delightful dish with comforting flavors of pasta, tender chicken, and creamy ricotta, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g (10 oz) penne pasta
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 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
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken slices, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Lower the heat and stir in ricotta cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Mix until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet and stir to coat with the sauce. Sprinkle in Italian herbs and chili flakes (if using).
- Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until well combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
For a lighter version, consider whole wheat pasta or Greek yogurt instead of heavy cream. Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg