Everyone needs a “go-to” dish. Something delicious and satisfying that takes less than 30 minutes to throw together. Ricotta Parmesan Chicken over Spaghetti is the answer in my book. Really. What’s better than bread and chicken and maybe a little cheese? Not much. ( At least while the kids are still awake)
Fresh breadcrumbs are a must for baked and breaded chicken. Dry crumbs just aren’t the same. I like to keep the heels of my loaf bread in the freezer just to make breadcrumbs. If you make a big batch of crumbs put them in a zip top bag in the freezer and they’ll always be ready!
So here you go. My “go-to” Ricotta Parmesan Chicken over Spaghetti. A meal everyone loves and, more importantly, a meal that comes together quickly and easily.
Ricotta Parmesan Chicken over Spaghetti
1/2 cup lowfat ricotta
1 T milk
3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 T dried basil or oregano
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
salt and pepper
8 oz. hot cooked angel hair
1 quart hot marinara sauce
Preheat the oven to 400. Boil your water for the pasta and put your marinara on to warm up.
In a small bowl mix your ricotta and milk together well to thin out the ricotta a little.
Next, pat you chicken dry and arrange them on a baking dish. Spread each breast with a couple tablespoons of ricotta each. Sprinkle each breast with salt, pepper, and dried basil.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lowfat ricotta
- 1 T milk
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 T dried basil or oregano
- 1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
- salt and pepper
- 8 oz . hot cooked angel hair
- 1 quart hot marinara sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400. Boil your water for the pasta and put your marinara on to warm up.
- In a small bowl mix your ricotta and milk together well to thin out the ricotta a little.
- Next, pat you chicken dry and arrange them on a baking dish. Spread each breast with a couple tablespoons of ricotta each. Sprinkle each breast with salt, pepper, and dried basil.
- Grate the Parmesan and make your breadcrumbs in a food processor. Add the cheese to the breadcrumbs and lightly season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle crumbs over chicken breasts liberally. Press into chicken to ensure a good stick.
- Bake in the oven for 20-30 minutes or until juices run clear.
- Cook the angel hair. Slice the chicken and serve on top of pasta with a healthy ladle full of marinara sauce.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition
Now this just sounds wonderful and something I would really like, thanks for posting it
I really like your recipe! I will be bookmarking to try this soon…thank you!
p.s. found you on Tastespotting!
Simple and tasty pasta recipe – just how it should be!
I love this idea and will definitely be trying it!
That is a great way to use ricotta. It looks really good.
Ricotta on the outside of the chicken? Genius idea!
Looks gorgeous and delicious!
Saw the pic on Foodbuzz and couldn't help clicking!
Looks so delicious i want that for dinner tonight.
Warning: Do not try to pan fry this!
(I’m dumb.)
Oh dear, what happened?
Looks great Jodie! I tried your chicken and beans dish yesterday, it hit the spot. Are you starting your garden in your neck of the woods ?
Hey Bill!
I’m so glad you tried that chicken recipe!
We have started our garden. I’ve just got Spring stuff in there now – peas, lettuce, broccoli, etc, but we will be putting squash and beans in soon. Then tomatoes. Fingers crossed for a good season! How about you? Have you got your garden going yet?
Love this chicken, I’ve made it many times! Do you know the nutrition for leaving it the pasta?? Thanks
Hi Monica! I’m so glad you love the recipe! I’ve just added the nutrition data so you can have that info. It does include the pasta, but if you wanted to take that out you would simply subtract the totals from the package of pasta. I hope this helps! Thanks again.