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    Chicken Ravioli with Pesto and Veggies

    By Julia | Updated: Jun 25, 2023 | Published: Feb 10, 2019 | 46 Comments

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    Chicken Ravioli Skillet with Basil Pesto and Veggies - easy and quick 30-minute gourmet pasta meal! This family-friendly weeknight dinner is packed with vegetables: asparagus, fresh tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes!

    chicken ravioli with basil pesto, asparagus, tomatoes in a stainless steel skillet

     

    Ravioli is an amazing Italian pasta, and there are so many different ways to serve it. One of my favorite recipes is mushroom ravioli with spinach. I've also served Italian ravioli with artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes.

    In this recipe, I combined chicken and ravioli with the basil pesto and veggies.  The flavors are amazing.  The presentation is beautiful.  Chicken ravioli with pesto and veggies look like a gourmet meal from a fine dining restaurant.   Your family will love this Italian-style dinner!  I knew this recipe would be a success because it was inspired by pesto chicken tortellini and veggies which is a very popular recipe on my site.

    Chicken Ravioli

    • Quick and easy. The recipe takes only 30 minutes!
    • 8 ingredients. This simple dinner requires only 8 ingredients: olive oil, chicken, ravioli, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, basil pesto, and salt.
    • Packed with fiber and protein.   Many ravioli recipes feature creamy sauce or tomato sauce. This recipe has neither. Instead, it's packed with vegetables (tomatoes and asparagus). Chicken provides protein.  I use basil pesto as the sauce for coating the chicken and ravioli.
    • Comfort food made healthier.  There are lots of veggies in this recipe!  This dinner combines comfort food (pasta) with healthy ingredients (vegetables).  Your family will love it!

    chicken ravioli with pesto, asparagus, tomatoes

    Variations

    What I really like about this chicken ravioli recipe is that it's so easily adaptable.

    • Use any kind of ravioli.  I used store-bought ravioli.  You can use any type of ravioli: cheese ravioli, pesto ravioli, mushroom ravioli, etc.   You can even make your own homemade ravioli if you like.
    • What is a good substitute for ravioli?  Use tortellini.
    • Use any type of tomato.  I used cherry tomatoes.   Grape tomatoes or regular tomatoes will work great, as well.
    • Don't have asparagus?  Use green beans instead!
    • Use any type of chicken meat: chicken breasts, tenderloins, chicken thighs.  Just make sure it's skinless and boneless. You can even use left-over cooked chicken.  Just throw it together with ravioli and basil pesto in this recipe!

    How to make basil pesto from scratch

    If you're looking for an excellent homemade basil pesto recipe, below are my favorite recipes from trusted sources:

    • This beautifully green basil pesto has pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice.
    • This fresh basil pesto takes only 15 minutes of prep.
    • And this recipe for homemade pesto is so delicious!
    • There is always option #4 - purchase a pre-made basil pesto in the store!

    How to store chicken ravioli

    • Refrigerate chicken ravioli for up to 4 days in a covered air-tight container.
    • Reheat on medium heat in a large skillet for about 5-10 minutes.

    chicken ravioli with basil pesto, tomatoes, asparagus

    What to serve with ravioli

    There are so many different kinds of pre-made ravioli of excellent quality at grocery stores. You don't even have to make your own homemade ravioli. All you have to do is buy ravioli at the store and dress them up with extra deliciousness. Below are some suggestions:

    • Serve ravioli with mushrooms and spinach.
    • Smother ravioli with creamy Parmesan sauce.
    • Make ravioli with tomato cream sauce.
    • Dress up Italian ravioli with spinach, sun-dried, tomatoes, artichokes, and capers.

    What is a good side dish with ravioli?

    What's great about this chicken ravioli is that it's got everything in one meal: protein (chicken) and veggies!   If you want side dishes, here are some ideas:

    • Salad.  A fresh simple salad is a great choice!  Just toss together some spinach or arugula with olive oil and balsamic vinegar.  Or, make basil pesto salad with tomatoes, avocado, and cucumbers.  If you like beets, try beet salad with spinach, cashews, and goat cheese.
    • Bread.  Grab a baguette or a loaf of Italian bread at the store.  Or, make your own easy bread in a bread machine.

    chicken ravioli with basil pesto, asparagus, cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes

    How to make chicken ravioli

    1) First, add sliced chicken breast with chopped sun-dried tomatoes and olive oil to a large skillet. Cook on medium heat for about 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

    sliced chicken breast in a skillet

    2) Then, remove the chicken and the sun-dried from the skillet, leaving the oil in.

    3) Next, add asparagus, seasoned generously with salt, and ¼ cup of sun-dried tomatoes to the same skillet. Cook on medium heat for about 5-10 minutes. Remove the asparagus to a plate.

    cooked asparagus in a skillet

    4) Add cooked chicken with sun-dried tomatoes back to the skillet. Mix with basil pesto on low-medium heat for about 1 or 2 minutes.

    basil pesto chicken in a skillet

    5) Add cooked ravioli and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the chicken. Stir to combine. Add back the cooked asparagus.

    Chicken Ravioli with tomatoes, asparagus, basil pesto

    Other ravioli recipes

    • Homemade Ravioli with Goat Cheese and Spinach Filling
    • Ravioli with Spinach and Ricotta Cheese Filling, in Tomato Cream Sauce
    • Pumpkin Ravioli with Brown Butter Sauce and Pecans
    chicken ravioli with pesto and veggies
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    Chicken Ravioli with Basil Pesto and Veggies

    Chicken Ravioli Skillet with Basil Pesto and Veggies is an easy pasta dinner! This gourmet meal takes only 30 minutes! Packed with protein and vegetables: asparagus, fresh tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes!
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories per serving 552 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 10 oz ravioli
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 lb chicken breast boneless skinless, sliced
    • salt
    • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes , drained of oil, chopped
    • 1 lb asparagus , ends trimmed, cut in half
    • ¼ cup basil pesto
    • 1 cup cherry tomatoes , yellow and red, sliced in half
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    Instructions 

    • Cook ravioli according to the package instructions, and drain. While the ravioli cooks, proceed with the rest of the recipe.
    • In a large skillet heat 2 tablespoons olive oil on medium heat.
    • Add sliced chicken breast (seasoned with salt) and ¼ cup of chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Cook everything on medium heat for 5-10 minutes, turning chicken slices over a couple of times until the chicken is completely cooked through.
    • Remove the chicken and the sun-dried from the skillet, leaving the oil in.
    • Add asparagus (ends trimmed), seasoned generously with salt, and ¼ cup of sun-dried tomatoes to the same skillet.
    • Cook on medium heat for 5-10 minutes until the asparagus is cooked through. Remove the asparagus to a plate.
    • Add cooked chicken with sun-dried tomatoes back to the skillet.
    • Add basil pesto.
    • Stir to coat and cook on low-medium heat until the chicken is reheated, 1 or 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
    • Add cooked ravioli and halved cherry tomatoes to the skillet with the chicken. Stir to combine. Add more pesto if desired.
    • Season with more salt if needed.
    • Serve the chicken, ravioli, and cherry tomatoes together with asparagus.
    • Want to make basil pesto from scratch? Here is a super flavorful and creamy 20-Minute Homemade Basil Pesto Recipe.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Chicken Ravioli with Basil Pesto and Veggies
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    552
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    24
    g
    37
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    112
    mg
    37
    %
    Sodium
     
    754
    mg
    33
    %
    Potassium
     
    1201
    mg
    34
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    44
    g
    15
    %
    Fiber
     
    6
    g
    25
    %
    Sugar
     
    10
    g
    11
    %
    Protein
     
    40
    g
    80
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1505
    IU
    30
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    21.6
    mg
    26
    %
    Calcium
     
    91
    mg
    9
    %
    Iron
     
    11.8
    mg
    66
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Kim

      August 18, 2022 at 6:32 pm

      Delicious !

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 22, 2022 at 11:56 am

        Thank! 🙂

        Reply
    2. Susan

      September 23, 2021 at 6:46 pm

      Saved this recipe too! YUM!
      Thanks!

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 24, 2021 at 12:53 pm

        Enjoy! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Thks

      August 30, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      I make this all the time. Sometimes, I use green beans instead of asparagus. Great recipe to combine veggies and pasta.

      Reply
    4. Elizabeth

      April 07, 2021 at 8:27 pm

      Super easy to prepare and absolutely delicious!

      Reply
    5. Gloria

      February 18, 2021 at 8:39 pm

      This looks delicious! Can I freeze this?

      Reply
      • Susan

        September 23, 2021 at 6:48 pm

        Yes! Pasta dishes freeze beautifully. Though you may want to skip freezing the tomatoes. Toss more fresh tomatoes in once the dish has been re-heated.

        Reply
        • Julia

          September 24, 2021 at 12:53 pm

          Great tips, Susan! Thank you!

          Reply
    6. Karen

      November 30, 2020 at 11:21 am

      Delicious recipe. I used chopped regular tomatoes and green beans.

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 30, 2020 at 12:10 pm

        So glad you liked it! Love the idea of using green beans!

        Reply
    7. Lisa

      May 26, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      This was so delicious, I made it without chicken this time, and put a bit of chicken broth in the skillet to give it a bit more sauce. Next time I will try it with chicken. Thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    8. Courtney Cooper

      April 06, 2020 at 5:33 pm

      Amazing flavor and so quick to make!!
      It actually takes only 40 minutes!! Thank you so much for this amazing recipe my whole family loves it and I will definitely be making those many many many more times in the future

      Reply
    9. Gina

      January 23, 2020 at 7:24 pm

      This was absolutely amazing! It was so quick and easy to make. I’ve only ordered things like this in restaurants. I was too intimidated to make anything like this at home. Also, because I have three boys and was afraid they would think it was too fancy, but they loved it! Thank you!

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 19, 2020 at 9:10 pm

        Gina, you are very welcome! I am glad you found this recipe, tried it and liked it! 🙂

        Reply
    10. ANDREA NUCKOLLS

      November 18, 2019 at 10:13 pm

      Delicious! Family asked that I add it to the dinner rotation. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 21, 2020 at 1:13 pm

        So happy to hear that you enjoyed this recipe!

        Reply
    11. Chris

      August 18, 2019 at 9:47 am

      Julia, can you add grams and mls to your ‘cups’ for those of us from UK? Love your recipes.

      Reply
      • Julia

        September 28, 2019 at 6:45 pm

        I will add that to my "To-Do" list.

        Reply
    12. Patsy

      July 08, 2019 at 1:45 am

      Looks great---going on my menu for a fantastic workshop retreat!

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 22, 2019 at 2:25 pm

        Enjoy!

        Reply
    13. Lynn K

      February 21, 2019 at 10:03 am

      Made this last night and it was so good! I had thighs and green beans laying around, so used them instead. Super yummy and filling - made a LOT so we have leftovers YAY.

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 22, 2019 at 9:25 pm

        Thank you for such a wonderful comment! So glad you enjoyed this recipe! Using green beans is a great idea!

        Reply
    14. Fran

      February 19, 2019 at 2:02 pm

      For some reason I can’t get picture to post but we Made last night. Delicious, I would add some sprinkle cheese over it when complete.

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 22, 2019 at 9:32 pm

        I am so glad you liked this recipe! Sprinkling some cheese over the chicken ravioli is a great idea!

        Reply
    15. T

      February 17, 2019 at 4:46 pm

      Just made it with leftover chicken. Everybody loved it! Thank you for the recipe!

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 22, 2019 at 9:38 pm

        You are very welcome!

        Reply
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