Chicken and Spinach Pesto Ravioli Bake Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

This Chicken and Spinach Pesto Ravioli Bake is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken, fresh spinach, and flavorful pesto with ravioli for a comforting meal. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and is sure to please the whole family.

The recipe is simple to prepare and can be customized with your choice of cheese or additional vegetables. It’s a great chicken recipe that showcases the deliciousness of pesto in a baked pasta dish.

Easy Chicken and Spinach Pesto Ravioli Bake

This baked ravioli dish features layers of chicken, spinach, and pesto mixed with ravioli, all topped with melted cheese. The recipe takes about 45 minutes from start to finish and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
1 cup pesto sauce
12 oz refrigerated or frozen ravioli (cheese or spinach-filled)
1 cup marinara sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for greasing the baking dish

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with olive oil.
Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the shredded chicken, chopped spinach, pesto sauce, and salt and pepper. Stir until well mixed.
Layer the Dish: Spread half of the marinara sauce on the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Layer half of the ravioli over the sauce, followed by half of the chicken and spinach mixture. Repeat the layers, finishing with the remaining marinara sauce on top.
Add Cheese: Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top.
Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
Serve: Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Chicken and Spinach Pesto Ravioli Bake!