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Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta – A Comforting Dinner Recipe

Dinner recipes like this Creamy Ricotta Chicken Pasta bring comfort with every bite. A rich, velvety sauce coats tender chicken and pasta for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinners
Cuisine: Italian-American
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Servings: 4 servings
Author: Patricia

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
  • 12 oz pasta of choice (penne, fettuccine, or spaghetti)
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and oregano, stirring for 2 minutes.
  4. Lower the heat and stir in the ricotta cheese, heavy cream, chicken broth, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
  5. Add the drained pasta to the skillet and toss until well coated. If the sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually until desired consistency is reached.
  6. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.