Chicken and Spinach Ricotta Pasta
Creamy Chicken & Ricotta Pasta with Wilted Spinach and Parmesan
Ingredients:
12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or shells)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb (450g) cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Stir in the shredded chicken and cook until heated through.
Reduce heat to low, add ricotta, Parmesan, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy.
Add cooked pasta and toss to coat, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Serve warm, garnished with crushed red pepper, lemon zest, or fresh parsley if desired.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 485 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
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Creamy, cozy, and oh-so satisfying! This Chicken and Spinach Ricotta Pasta is your new weeknight favorite. Ready in 30 minutes!
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Creamy Chicken & Ricotta Pasta with Wilted Spinach and Parmesan
Ingredients:
12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or shells)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb (450g) cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Stir in the shredded chicken and cook until heated through.
Reduce heat to low, add ricotta, Parmesan, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy.
Add cooked pasta and toss to coat, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Serve warm, garnished with crushed red pepper, lemon zest, or fresh parsley if desired.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 485 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
#chickenpasta #ricottarecipes #spinachpasta #comfortfood #easydinners #weeknightmeals #pastarecipes #creamychicken #cheesypasta #homecooked #familymeals #quickandeasy #highprotein #italianinspired #freshspinach #ricottapasta #pastaideas #easyentertaining #healthiercomfortfood #pastalovers
Creamy, cozy, and oh-so satisfying! This Chicken and Spinach Ricotta Pasta is your new weeknight favorite. Ready in 30 minutes!
Chicken and Spinach Ricotta Pasta
Creamy Chicken & Ricotta Pasta with Wilted Spinach and Parmesan
Ingredients:
12 oz (340g) pasta (penne, rigatoni, or shells)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb (450g) cooked chicken breast, shredded or cubed
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
1 cup ricotta cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
1/4 cup reserved pasta water (as needed)
Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, lemon zest, fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/4 cup pasta water, then drain and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Stir in the shredded chicken and cook until heated through.
Reduce heat to low, add ricotta, Parmesan, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir until creamy.
Add cooked pasta and toss to coat, adding a splash of pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce.
Serve warm, garnished with crushed red pepper, lemon zest, or fresh parsley if desired.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes
Kcal: 485 kcal | Servings: 4 servings
#chickenpasta #ricottarecipes #spinachpasta #comfortfood #easydinners #weeknightmeals #pastarecipes #creamychicken #cheesypasta #homecooked #familymeals #quickandeasy #highprotein #italianinspired #freshspinach #ricottapasta #pastaideas #easyentertaining #healthiercomfortfood #pastalovers
Creamy, cozy, and oh-so satisfying! This Chicken and Spinach Ricotta Pasta is your new weeknight favorite. Ready in 30 minutes!


