Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Chicken Ravioli with Pesto and Veggies. This delightful dish features tender ravioli stuffed with juicy chicken, tossed in a vibrant pesto sauce, and complemented by colorful seasonal vegetables. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or an impressive meal for guests, it’s quick to prepare and bursting with fresh flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (12 oz) fresh ravioli
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup homemade or high-quality jarred pesto
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (zucchini, bell peppers)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Chop mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Season chicken breasts, sauté until golden brown on both sides and cooked through (about 6-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add chopped vegetables and sauté until tender-crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add pesto sauce: Return chicken to the skillet and stir in pesto until evenly coated.
- Cook ravioli: In boiling salted water, cook ravioli according to package instructions until they float (about 3-4 minutes). Drain carefully.
- Toss together: Gently fold drained ravioli into the skillet with chicken and veggies until well combined. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg