Delicious & Light © 2011

Chicken with Ricotta and Spinach

Serves 6

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Estimated Values per Serving:

Calories: 210                        Fat: 5 grams

Ingredients:

1 pound boneless/skinless chicken breast – cut into bite sized pieces

Salt and pepper to season chicken

1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach – thawed

½ cup fat free chicken broth

½ teaspoon onion powder

½ teaspoon garlic powder

1 cup fat free half and half

1 cup fat free ricotta cheese

½ cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

1. Season chicken with salt and pepper.  Heat a large skillet on medium high heat and coat with cooking spray.  Add chicken and sauté for 7 – 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
2. Squeeze excess water from thawed spinach and add to the skillet.  Add chicken broth, onion and garlic powder and cook until the liquid is absorbed (about 5 minutes).
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the half and half, ricotta cheese and parmesan cheese.  Reduce heat to medium low and add the cheese mixture, heat through until the sauce is warm and the cheese has melted.
4. Serve hot over pasta or rice.

February 8, 2011 - Posted by Dina D'Ambrosi | Poultry, Saute`, Vegetables | Chicken, Dinner, Sauce, Vegetable