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Garlic Butter Chicken with Creamy Ricotta Alfredo Pasta

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A comforting dish featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy ricotta Alfredo sauce tossed with pasta.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, diced Feel free to use thawed frozen chicken.
  • 2 tablespoons butter Melted for sautéing.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Adds savory flavor.
For the Pasta and Sauce
  • 8 ounces pasta (fettuccine, penne, or your choice), cooked Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese Provides creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream For a rich sauce.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Adds flavor and creaminess.
  • to taste salt and pepper For seasoning.
  • to taste fresh parsley, for garnish For presentation.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Toss in the diced chicken breasts and cook until browned and fully cooked through.
Cooking
  1. In a separate pot, prepare the pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Combine the cooked pasta with ricotta cheese and heavy cream over low heat, stirring continuously until the mixture is creamy.
  3. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season to taste with salt and pepper.
  4. Add the cooked chicken and garlic mixture into the pasta, tossing until well combined.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 700mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in garlic and olive oil beforehand. Pair this dish with a green salad or garlic bread for a complete meal.
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