Description
A comforting baked pasta dish featuring tender cheese ravioli layered with juicy diced chicken breast and creamy Alfredo sauce, topped with melted mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses. This easy-to-make casserole bakes to bubbly perfection and is garnished with fresh parsley, making it an ideal family dinner packed with rich Italian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated cheese ravioli (approx. 9 ounces)
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups Alfredo sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 190°C (375°F) to prepare for baking the dish evenly.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Initial Sauce Layer: Spread a thin layer of Alfredo sauce evenly over the bottom of the baking dish to keep ravioli from sticking and add flavor.
- Layer Ingredients: Place half of the cheese ravioli evenly over the sauce, followed by half of the diced chicken breast. Sprinkle garlic powder and black pepper over the layer for seasoning, then spoon a generous amount of Alfredo sauce on top.
- Repeat Layers: Add the remaining ravioli and chicken in the dish, then cover again with Alfredo sauce, ensuring the ravioli are well coated.
- Add Cheese Topping: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella and grated Parmesan cheese evenly over the top layer to create a golden, bubbly finish during baking.
- Bake Covered: Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and lightly golden brown.
- Garnish and Serve: Once baked, garnish the dish with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and fresh flavor before serving warm.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken is a convenient and flavorful shortcut for the cooked chicken breast.
- For added nutrition and flavor, try incorporating spinach or sliced mushrooms into the layers before baking.
- Ensure the Alfredo sauce is spread thoroughly to keep the ravioli moist during baking.
- For a crispier top, broil uncovered for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching carefully to avoid burning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
