Chicken Pasta with Ricotta & Olives
Very easy
Coline
Coline

Chicken Pasta with Ricotta & Olives

Prep Time

4 minutes
Prep time

Cooking

10 minutes
Cook time

Calories

707 cal.
Per serving

Ingredients for 1

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100 g

Pasta (spaghetti)

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1 tbsp

Ricotta cheese

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1

Chicken breast

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20 g

Green olives

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1/4 clove

Garlic

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1 tbsp

Heavy cream

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1 pinch

Mild chile powder, ground (Espelette)

Utensils

Stovetop, Pot (small), Colander

recipe

  • Step 1
    In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once cooked through, reserve a small ladle of cooking water & drain the pasta.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, slice the chicken into cubes.
  • Step 3
    Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan, over medium heat. Add the grated garlic & sauté for 30 sec, stirring.
  • Step 4
    Add the chicken to the pan. Season with salt, pepper & 'piment d'Espelette'*. Cook for 4-5 min, stirring regularly. *Check out our tips for this step
  • Step 5
    Reduce the heat & add the ricotta, crème, olives & reserved pasta cooking water. Stir to combine & add the drained pasta. Mix to evenly coat & cook for another min.
  • Step 6
    Serve the pasta in a plate & top with a pinch of chilli powder & a drizzle of olive oil. Enjoy !

Recipe tip

For a truly flavoursome dish, we suggest adding oregano, white wine & Parmesan cheese.