Lemon Ricotta Chicken Spaghetti
- Serves
- 6 servings
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 20 min
- Cost
- $16.00
- Nutrition
- 560 cal · 36g protein
- kid-favorite
- quick
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: plain noodles · kept by 2 families
Lemon Ricotta Chicken Spaghetti is a Italian weeknight dinner that serves 6 and is on the table in about 30 minutes, for around $16 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 10 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain noodles works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Garlic bread (10 min)
Contains: Dairy · Gluten— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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Ingredients
- 1 lb spaghetti
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup ricotta
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 count large lemon
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 count garlic clove
- 4 oz fresh spinach
- 1 count baguette
Steps
- Cook the spaghetti in salted water; save 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Season the chicken with oregano, salt and pepper and cook in the oil over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes per side to 165°F. Rest, then slice.
- Whisk the ricotta, Parmesan, lemon zest, 3 tablespoons lemon juice and the grated garlic with 1/2 cup hot pasta water until smooth.
- Toss the hot spaghetti and chopped spinach with the lemon ricotta sauce, adding pasta water until creamy. Top with the chicken.
- Serve with toasted baguette.
On the side: Garlic bread (10 min)
2 packages frozen garlic bread
- Bake the garlic bread as the package directs, about 10 minutes, until golden.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 36 g
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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