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Chicken Ravioli with Pesto and Veggies

Make this easy Pesto Chicken Ravioli with Veggies! A flavorful skillet meal featuring chicken, ravioli, asparagus, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil pesto

Ingredients

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Here’s the complete list of ingredients, with precise measurements:

  • 10 oz ravioli (fresh or frozen recommended for typical package size)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast, boneless skinless, sliced into strips
  • Salt (to taste, for seasoning chicken and asparagus)
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained of oil, chopped (divided: 1/4 cup with chicken, 1/4 cup with asparagus)
  • 1 lb asparagus, ends trimmed, cut in half
  • ¼ cup basil pesto (or use more, to taste)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, yellow and red, sliced in half
  • (Implied: Salt for pasta water)

These quantities yield about 4 servings.

Prep all ingredients before starting the cooking process

Instructions

Let’s cook this flavorful chicken and ravioli dish:

1. Cook Ravioli:

  • Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil.
  • Add the ravioli and cook according to package instructions until al dente (usually just a few minutes for fresh/frozen).
  • Drain the cooked ravioli well and set aside.

2. Cook Chicken & Sun-Dried Tomatoes:

  • While ravioli cooks, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the sliced chicken breast (seasoned generously with salt and pepper). Add 1/4 cup of the chopped sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet with the chicken.
  • Cook, stirring and turning the chicken occasionally, for 5-10 minutes, until the chicken is completely cooked through and lightly browned.
  • Using tongs or a slotted spoon, remove the cooked chicken and sun-dried tomatoes from the skillet, leaving the oil behind. Set aside on a plate.

3. Cook Asparagus & Sun-Dried Tomatoes:

  • Add the trimmed and cut asparagus pieces to the same skillet. Season generously with salt. Add the remaining 1/4 cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Cook over medium heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the asparagus is tender-crisp (bright green with a slight bite).
  • Remove the cooked asparagus and sun-dried tomatoes to a serving plate or platter. Keep warm. (This forms the bed for serving).

4. Combine Chicken, Pesto, Ravioli & Tomatoes:

  • Return the cooked chicken mixture (chicken and sun-dried tomatoes) back to the now empty skillet.
  • Add the basil pesto to the skillet with the chicken. Stir well to coat the chicken completely. Cook over low-medium heat just until the chicken is reheated through, about 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Remove the skillet from the heat.
  • Add the cooked and drained ravioli and the halved fresh cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the pesto chicken.
  • Stir gently to combine all ingredients, coating the ravioli and tomatoes lightly with the pesto. Add more pesto at this stage if you desire a saucier dish.

5. Season and Serve:

  • Taste the mixture and season with more salt or pepper if needed.
  • To serve, arrange the chicken, ravioli, and cherry tomato mixture over or alongside the cooked asparagus on the serving plate. Serve immediately.

A beautiful skillet meal ready quickly!