Ingredients
Scale
Let’s gather all the ingredients for this delightful dish. You’ll need:
- 8 ounces of pasta (penne or fettuccine work well)
- 2 cups of cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup of ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 cup of spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon of dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
These ingredients are easy to find and are perfect for a family cooking adventure!
Instructions
- Boil salted water and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add garlic, and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add shredded chicken and spinach to the skillet and stir until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in ricotta, Parmesan, dried herbs, salt, and pepper until combined and heated through.
- Add the cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with the sauce, adding pasta water if needed.
- Serve warm, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or spices.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Nut-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg