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!

Butter Chicken with Cream Creamy Indian Butter Chicken Delight Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into chunks 1 cup plain yogurt 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon ginger paste 1 tablespoon garlic paste 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Salt to taste 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 teaspoons garlic paste 1 teaspoon ginger paste 1 cup tomato purée 1 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon sugar 1/2 teaspoon kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves), crushed Fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish Directions: In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Add chicken and mix well. Marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight. Heat butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in ginger and garlic paste; cook for 1 minute. Add tomato purée and cook until oil separates from the sauce. Add marinated chicken with all its marinade. Cook until chicken is done and tender, about 15–20 minutes. Pour in the cream, stir well, and let it simmer for 5 minutes. Add sugar and crushed kasuri methi, stir again. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan or rice. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes Kcal: 420 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #butterchicken #creamychicken #indianfood #easyindianrecipes #butterchickencurry #restaurantstylechicken #indiancomfortfood #creamyindianchicken #authenticbutterchicken #chickenrecipes #northindianfood #spicedchicken #indiancreamsauce #naanandbutterchicken #homecookedindian #garammasalarecipes #traditionalindianfood #richchickenrecipes #indianfeast #comfortfoodideas Dinner dreams come true with this Creamy Indian Butter Chicken! A comforting classic that never fails to impress!

Chicken and Green Chile Pasta Creamy Chicken Pasta with Roasted Green Chiles and Cheese Ingredients: 8 oz penne or rotini pasta 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika Salt and pepper to taste 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup roasted green chiles (mild or hot, chopped) 1/2 cup chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional) Juice of 1 lime Directions: Cook the pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken, season with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Add garlic and onion; cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in chopped green chiles and cook for another minute. Pour in chicken broth and reduce slightly, then add the cream. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens. Stir in cheese until melted and smooth. Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat evenly. Finish with a squeeze of lime and sprinkle with fresh cilantro if desired. Serve warm with extra lime wedges or a dash of hot sauce if you like it spicier. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 520 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #greenchilepasta #chickenpastadinner #southwestflavors #creamychickenpasta #comfortfoodrecipes #spicycheesypasta #pastaideas #easyweeknightmeals #chilerecipes #pastanight #quickdinnerfix #montereyjackcheese #limechicken #roastedchilelove #texmexfusion #pastaandchicken #boldflavors #pastarecipes #easycomfortfood #flavorfuldinner This Chicken and Green Chile Pasta is what weeknight dreams are made of Creamy, cheesy, and packed with bold flavor!

Chicken and Tomato Basil Soup Creamy Chicken Tomato Basil Soup with Fresh Herbs Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs, cooked and shredded 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 onion, chopped 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for lighter version) 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Salt and pepper to taste 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (plus more for garnish) 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar Parmesan cheese, for topping (optional) Directions: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until translucent. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, and red pepper flakes. Stir and bring to a simmer. Let the soup simmer for 10–12 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Stir in the cooked shredded chicken and continue to simmer for another 5 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in the cream, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. Let heat through but do not boil. Serve hot, garnished with extra basil and a sprinkle of Parmesan if desired. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes Kcal: 370 kcal | Servings: 6 servings #chickensoup #tomatobasilsoup #comfortfood #souprecipes #easyhomemade #creamychicken #herbsoup #quickdinner #simplecomfort #soupseason #souplovers #heartybowl #lowcarbmeals #cozykitchen #freshbasil #easyfamilydinners #tomatolovers #chickenrecipes #weekdaycomfort #flavorfulsoups A bowl of this Creamy Chicken and Tomato Basil Soup is like a warm hug on a cold day. Rich, comforting, and packed with fresh basil and tender chicken!

Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta Creamy Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta with Herbs Ingredients: 12 oz pasta (penne, fettuccine, or your choice) 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 4 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning Salt and black pepper, to taste 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional) Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) Directions: Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and sauté until cooked through and golden brown, about 6–7 minutes. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and minced garlic. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. Bring to a gentle simmer and let sauce thicken, about 3–5 minutes. Add red pepper flakes if using. Return chicken to the skillet along with cooked pasta. Toss everything together until well coated. Garnish with chopped parsley and extra Parmesan if desired. Serve hot. Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cooking Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 615 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #garlicbutterchicken #pastadinner #comfortfood #easyrecipes #creamychickenpasta #homemadepasta #familydinners #quickmeals #italianflavors #parmesanpasta #skilletmeals #chickenrecipes #garliclovers #simpleingredients #herbyflavor #chickenpasta #pastaaddict #weeknightdinner #cozymeals #easyhomemade Garlic Butter Chicken Pasta is everything your weeknight dinner dreams are made of—creamy, garlicky, and loaded with flavor!