Description
A rich and creamy “Marry Me Chicken” with tender cheese ravioli, coated in a velvety sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and cream. Perfect for date nights or cozy dinners at home.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved to make cutlets)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for a thicker sauce)
For the Ravioli:
- 1 (9-ounce) package cheese ravioli (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tablespoon salt (for boiling water)
Garnish:
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped
- Extra Parmesan cheese
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and red pepper flakes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
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Make the Sauce
- In the same skillet, add butter and minced garlic; sauté for 30 seconds.
- Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning; cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, deglazing the pan.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan. If a thicker sauce is desired, mix in cornstarch slurry.
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Cook the Ravioli
- Bring salted water to a boil.
- Cook ravioli according to package instructions (3-5 minutes for fresh, 5-7 minutes for frozen). Drain and set aside.
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Combine Everything
- Return chicken to the skillet and let simmer in the sauce for 5 minutes.
- Gently toss in the cooked ravioli, coating it with the sauce.
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Serve and Enjoy
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Protein Swap: Substitute shrimp, salmon, or boneless chicken thighs.
- Pasta Alternatives: Use tortellini, gnocchi, or fettuccine.
- Spicy Version: Add extra red pepper flakes or hot sauce.
- Veggie Additions: Stir in spinach, mushrooms, or roasted red peppers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: Marry Me Chicken, creamy chicken pasta, sun-dried tomato sauce, chicken and ravioli, easy date night dinner