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Whipped Ricotta One Pot Chicken Pasta – With Sun Dried Tomatoes

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This Whipped Ricotta One Pot Chicken Pasta with Sun Dried Tomatoes is a creamy, savory dish made in just one pan. Juicy chicken and sun dried tomatoes are tossed with pasta in a luscious ricotta-Parmesan sauce, making it an easy, comforting dinner ready in under 40 minutes.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
  • 12 oz short pasta (penne, rigatoni, or fusilli)
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes in oil, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (use oil from sun dried tomatoes if available)
  • 3 ½ cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup ricotta cheese
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Fresh basil or parsley, chopped (for garnish)
  • Zest or juice of ½ lemon (optional, for brightness)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook the cubed chicken until browned and cooked through. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer to a plate.
  2. In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until softened, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add chopped sun dried tomatoes and stir for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add pasta and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until al dente and most liquid is absorbed (about 10–12 minutes).
  5. Meanwhile, whip the ricotta in a bowl with a spoon or hand mixer until smooth.
  6. When pasta is cooked, reduce heat to low. Stir in whipped ricotta, Parmesan, and cooked chicken until well combined and creamy.
  7. Taste and adjust with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  8. Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon zest or juice before serving.

Notes

  • Swap chicken with shrimp or Italian sausage for variation.
  • Make it vegetarian by using mushrooms, spinach, or white beans.
  • Add baby greens like arugula or spinach at the end for extra nutrition.
  • A splash of cream or white wine adds even more depth.
  • Use gluten-free or whole wheat pasta as needed.

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