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Creamy Spinach Ricotta Pasta with Lemon Butter Chicken

A quick and delicious pasta dish featuring creamy ricotta, fresh spinach, and tender lemon butter chicken, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • Pasta (your choice)
  • Fresh spinach
  • Ricotta cheese
  • Lemon juice
  • Garlic, minced
  • Chicken breasts
  • Butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a pan, heat some olive oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add fresh spinach and sauté until wilted.
  4. Stir in ricotta cheese and lemon juice, mixing until combined and creamy.
  5. Add the cooked pasta to the sauce, toss to coat, and season with salt and pepper.
  6. In another pan, heat butter and cook the chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Serve the pasta topped with sliced lemon butter chicken.

Notes

Use fresh spinach for best flavor. Adjust lemon juice according to taste. Consider adding toasted pine nuts or walnuts for crunch.

  • Author: aymane-mouraigmail-com-2
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Sautéing and Boiling
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Non-Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: pasta, creamy pasta, spinach pasta, chicken pasta, lemon chicken