Chicken and Cheese Ravioli with a Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Check out this Italian-inspired dish that has become one of my family’s new favorite go to meals. This easy to make recipe entails a creamy parmesan basil sauce with spinach over chicken breasts and cheese ravioli…..so FLAVORFUL! Hints of garlic, basil, and paprika mixed with parmesan make this sauce part of a wonderfully warm and satisfying Italian-inspired meal. The best part, it’s super quick and easy, making it prefect for busy weeknights! As always, I love to hear your thoughts on this simply addicting recipe.  

-Simply Enjoy

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Chicken and Cheese Ravioli with a Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Author: The Altered Chef Cuisine: Entrée Recipe Keys: B basil C cheese C cheese ravioli C chicken E easy meal G garlic P parmesan cheese P parmesan sauce Q quick dinner R ravioli S sauce S spinach

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 25 mins Rest Time 5 mins Total Time 35 mins

Servings: 4

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

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Chicken and Cheese Ravioli with a Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Chicken and Cheese Ravioli with a Creamy Parmesan Sauce

Servings

• 10 oz Cheese Ravioli (Non-frozen preferred but whatever you have will work. I used Rana brand.)
• 1 lb Thin Chicken Breasts (4-5 Chicken breasts Or boneless chicken thighs)
• 1 ¹⁄₂ tsp Minced Garlic
• ³⁄₄ cup Heavy Cream
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chicken Broth (Low Sodium Preferred)
• 1 cup Shredded Parmesan (Fresh is better but pre grated works too! Extra for topping.)
• 2 tbsp Butter (non-salted)
• 2 cup Spinach
• 1 tsp Smoked Paprika (Egg Wash)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• Salt (Optional Topping)
• Black Pepper
• 2 tsp Thyme
• 3 tsp Basil (I used fresh but dried works too. If using fresh, lightly chop beforehand. If using dried, use 1 1/2 tsp.)
• ¹⁄₄ tsp Salt (For the sauce)

Instructions

1. Season chicken with 1 tsp thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper (to taste).

2. Cook ravioli according to directions. Lightly drizzle olive oil once cooked, set aside.

3. While your ravioli is cooking, spray a large skillet with non-stick cooking spray. Melt 1 tbsp of butter in a large skillet on medium high heat. Add chicken and sear both sides, about 4-5 minutes on each side. Remove from skillet once fully cooked to a plate and cover with foil. Set aside.

4. Using the same large skillet, melt remaining butter on medium high heat. Add garlic, paprika, thyme, basil, and ¼ tsp salt. Stir. Add heavy cream and chicken broth, whisk until smooth. Bring to a light boil.

5. Whisk in the parmesan cheese, whisk until smooth.

6. Stir in spinach, let simmer for 1-2 minutes.

7. Return the chicken back to the skillet, reduce to medium low heat and let simmer for 5 minutes on one side, flip the chicken.

8. Add ravioli to the skillet, lightly stir so the sauce covers the ravioli. Let simmer another 4-5 minutes.

9. Plate, top with parmesan cheese, and serve. Simply enjoy!

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