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Lemon Ricotta Chicken Pasta

Amanda Cooks & Styles
Delicious pasta recipe made with fresh lemon, creamy ricotta cheese, sautéed spinach and grilled chicken.
5 from 24 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Chicken Breast
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ tsp Garlic Powder
  • ½ lb Rotini Pasta
  • ¼ cup Yellow Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Spinach chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • ½ cup Ricotta Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Chopped Parsley topping
  • ½ tablespoon Lemon Zest topping
  • ¼ cup Parmesan Cheese topping

Instructions
 

  • Bring a salted pot of water to a boil for your pasta. Cook according to package instructions.
  • Season chicken breast with salt, pepper and garlic powder. Lightly oil your grill and heat to medium heat. Add chicken to the grill and cook for about 5 mins on each side until cooked through to at least 165 degrees. Remove and transfer to cutting board.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and cook for a few minutes until tender. Add garlic and chopped spinach and cook for another minute. Slowly add heavy cream while stirring. Stir in ricotta cheese and lemon juice.
  • Slice chicken into ½ inch strips and add to the sauce. Add pasta noodles to the sauce and stir to combine. Sprinkle with some fresh chopped parsley, lemon zest and parmesan cheese. Serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 670kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 153mg | Sodium: 1612mg | Potassium: 713mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1948IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 219mg | Iron: 2mg
Keyword creamy chicken pasta, creamy lemon chicken pasta, grilled chicken pasta, lemon chicken pasta, lemon ricotta chicken pasta
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