Description
Marry me chicken with creamy parmesan ravioli combines Italian-inspired romance on a plate. Tender chicken and rich sauce promise a culinary experience that will captivate diners seeking comfort and passion in one delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 lb (454 grams) fresh or frozen cheese ravioli
- ¾ cup (180 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- ½ cup (75 grams) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a bit of heat)
- Chopped fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Seasoning: Generously coat chicken with salt and pepper, ensuring comprehensive flavor infusion.
- Searing: Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, carefully positioning chicken to develop a golden-brown crust, cooking 5-7 minutes per side until fully cooked, then set aside.
- Aromatic Base: In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, introducing Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes to build depth, then deglaze with chicken broth to capture caramelized remnants.
- Sauce Development: Reduce heat and blend heavy cream into the skillet, allowing the mixture to thicken into a luxurious sauce while stirring in Parmesan cheese until completely melted and smooth.
- Ravioli Integration: Cook ravioli according to package instructions, then drain and gently fold into the creamy sauce alongside the reserved chicken, ensuring complete coating and uniform heating.
- Presentation: Transfer to serving plates, adorn with fresh basil or parsley, and serve immediately to preserve the dish’s optimal temperature and vibrant flavors.
Notes
Optimize Chicken Texture: Pat chicken dry before seasoning to ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming instead of searing.
Manage Cream Sauce Consistency: Simmer sauce gently to prevent separation; if too thick, add small amounts of chicken broth to maintain silky smoothness.
Enhance Flavor Depth: Toast Italian seasoning briefly in the skillet before adding liquid to release deeper, more complex aromatic compounds.
Accommodate Dietary Needs: Substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for dairy-free version; use gluten-free ravioli for celiac-friendly adaptation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 36 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg