Lemon Ricotta Parmesan Pasta with Spinach and Grilled Chicken
User Reviews
3.8
18 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
6
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Lemon Ricotta Parmesan Pasta with Spinach and Grilled Chicken
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This super quick lemon ricotta parmesan pasta with spinach and grilled chicken is perfect for weeknights.
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Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts sliced into strips, grilled
- 1 lb linguine fettucine or spaghetti, dry
- salt freshly ground
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 cup water reserved pasta water
- 6 oz spinach steamed just until beginning to wilt, fresh baby
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 1/2 tsp lemon zest
- 2 Tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese part skim
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese plus more for serving, finely shredded
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted water according to directions listed on package, reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining pasta.
- Drain water (reserve 1 cup) and return pasta to pot. Set pot over medium-low heat, add olive oil and saute garlic 1 minute, then add lemon zest, lemon juice, ricotta, 1/2 cup hot reserved pasta water and parmesan and toss to evenly coat.
- Add in more pasta water as desired to thin and season with salt and pepper to taste, cook and toss, about 2 minutes, until ricotta is heated through. Toss in spinach and grilled chicken. Serve warm topped with more parmesan if desired.
Notes
- *I recommend brushing the chicken lightly with olive oil and season both sides salt, pepper and garlic powder before grilling.
- **Garlic not originally included in the recipe, updated to include it to boost flavor.
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3.8
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