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.
Description
Chicken and Cheese Ravioli with a Creamy Parmesan Sauce
Chicken and Cheese Ravioli with a Creamy Parmesan Sauce
- 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
- Season chicken with 1 tsp thyme, garlic powder, salt and pepper (to taste).
- Cook ravioli according to directions. Lightly drizzle olive oil once cooked, set aside.
- 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.
- 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.
- Whisk in the parmesan cheese, whisk until smooth.
- Stir in spinach, let simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Return the chicken back to the skillet, reduce to medium low heat and let simmer for 5 minutes on one side, flip the chicken.
- Add ravioli to the skillet, lightly stir so the sauce covers the ravioli. Let simmer another 4-5 minutes.
- Plate, top with parmesan cheese, and serve. Simply enjoy!
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