Chicken and Spinach Ravioli

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
Homemade Chicken and Spinach Ravioli Recipe
in Pasta

Prep

60 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

70 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

4 eggs , beaten
3/4 cup water
3 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 pound ground chicken
3/4 cup chopped fresh spinach
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons melted butter
3 tablespoons freshly grated Asiago cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste
1 jar marinara sauce
1/4 cup freshly grated Asiago cheese for topping

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
284
Sugar
2g
Fat
10g
Chicken and spinach ravioli is an Italian classic that is beloved for its rich, savory flavors and tender pasta dough. This recipe elevates the classic dish by using homemade pasta dough and a fresh filling made from ground chicken and spinach. The combination of the tender pasta, flavorful filling, and tangy marinara sauce is a winning trifecta that will have you scooping up every last bite from your plate. This recipe is versatile enough to be served as a main course for a fancy dinner party or as a casual weeknight meal with a simple side salad.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix the eggs, water, flour, and salt together to form a smooth dough.
2.Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
3.Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest for 30 minutes.
4.In a skillet, brown the ground chicken over medium heat. Once browned, set aside.
5.In the same skillet, sauté the spinach and onions in melted butter until tender.
6.Once the spinach and onion mixture has cooled, mix in the cooked ground chicken, 3 tablespoons Asiago cheese, salt, garlic powder, nutmeg, and black pepper.
7.On a floured surface, roll out the rested dough until very thin.
8.Cut the dough into circles, spoon a heaping teaspoon of the filling onto the center of each circle, and fold the dough over to create a half moon shape.
9.Pinch the edges of each ravioli closed.
10.Cook the ravioli in boiling water for 5-7 minutes or until they float to the surface.
11.Drain the ravioli and serve with marinara sauce and a sprinkle of Asiago cheese on top.

PROS

This homemade chicken and spinach ravioli is a delicious and impressive meal to serve to guests.

The pasta dough is easy to make and can be prepared in advance.

This recipe yields a large batch so you can freeze the ravioli to have on hand for future meals.

CONS

Making homemade pasta can be time-consuming and messy.

If you don’t have a pasta machine, rolling the dough out by hand can be a bit tricky.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This recipe is high in protein from the ground chicken and spinach.
Spinach is also a good source of vitamins K, A, and C as well as antioxidants.
Homemade pasta is lower in sodium and preservatives than store-bought pasta.

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