Super easy and full of flavor! Make ahead and bake when ready to serve. The best part, you don't have to boil the ravioli ahead of time, it cooks while it bakes. Use whatever ravioli you like, cheese, spinach, or mixed veggie work great!
1chicken breast, diced into small bite-sized pieces(about ¾ pound breast)
2cupsbroccoli florets, diced into small bite-sized florets
2clovesgarlic, minced
¼teaspoonkosher salt
¼cupunsalted butter
¼cupflour
3cups milk 2% or whole is preferable
1 ½cupsshredded mozzarella, divided
¼cupshredded parmesan
28ouncesravioli (fresh or frozen is fine)(do not boil ahead of time)
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until slightly browned (about 5-6 minutes). Add in the broccoli florets, garlic, and salt. Cook until broccoli has softened slightly, about 2-3 minutes. Remove chicken and broccoli from skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk the flour into the butter and cook until the mixture is golden, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring the mixture to a simmer then stir in 1 cup of mozzarella and all of the parmesan. Let simmer until the cheese has melted and sauce has thickened. Add in the chicken and broccoli mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spread a thin layer of sauce onto the bottom of a 9 x 13 inch baking pan coated with cooking spray. Lay half of the ravioli in a single layer (overlapping slightly if necessary) on the bottom of the baking dish, then top with half of the remaining sauce. Repeat with remaining ravioli and remaining sauce. Top with remaining ½ cup of mozzarella cheese and bake 25-30 minutes until sauce is bubbly and ravioli are tender.
If you want a golden top to your dish, broil for 2-3 minutes on high. Let dish sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with basil leaves, optional.
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Notes
You can make this entire dish ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake. Substitute ground beef, turkey, or any veggies desired. Delicious!