Description
A comforting pasta dish that combines tender chicken and creamy ricotta for a delightful family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh basil or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted water until al dente. Save a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Sauté the chicken in olive oil, seasoned with salt, pepper, and nutmeg, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add garlic to the pan and sauté for an additional minute.
- Combine the cooked pasta with the chicken, ricotta, and a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Adjust the consistency with more reserved water as needed; season to taste.
- Garnish with freshly chopped herbs before serving.
Notes
Perfect for family gatherings and can be customized with vegetables or alternative proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy pasta, chicken pasta, ricotta pasta, family recipe, comfort food, Italian dinner