If your family is anything like mine, weeknights can get busy fast. Between work, activities, and everything else on the calendar, I love having a few comforting dinners I know everyone will enjoy. This Creamy Chicken & Ravioli Bake has quickly become one of those recipes.
It’s creamy, cheesy, comforting, and comes together in one baking dish with very little prep. I made mine with a homemade béchamel sauce because I love the rich flavour, but on those extra busy nights, a jar of Alfredo sauce works just as well. No judgment here—whatever gets dinner on the table!
The combination of tender cheese ravioli, juicy chicken, fresh spinach, and melted cheese creates the ultimate comfort food that tastes like you spent hours in the kitchen.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- One pan = less cleanup
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Family-friendly
- Great for meal prep
- Perfect for busy weeknights
- Easy to customize with your favourite vegetables or protein
Ingredients
- Olive oil
- 1 batch homemade béchamel sauce (or 1 large jar Alfredo sauce)
- 2 packages fresh cheese ravioli
- About 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
- 2–3 cups fresh baby spinach
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Cooking spray
Directions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Drizzle olive oil into a 9 × 12-inch baking dish.
- Spread a layer of béchamel (or Alfredo sauce) over the bottom.
- Add the first layer of cheese ravioli.
- Spoon more sauce over the ravioli.
- Add a second layer of ravioli.
- Top with the remaining sauce, cooked chicken, spinach, Parmesan cheese, and mozzarella cheese.
- Pour the chicken broth evenly around the baking dish.
- Spray one side of a sheet of foil with cooking spray and cover the dish with the sprayed side facing down.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for 10–15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Tips
- Homemade béchamel gives this dish an extra creamy, homemade flavour, but Alfredo sauce is a wonderful shortcut.
- Rotisserie chicken makes this recipe even easier.
- Add mushrooms, broccoli, or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavour.
- Serve with a crisp Caesar salad and garlic bread.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or oven until warmed through.
More Easy One Pan Dinners
If you loved this recipe, you might also enjoy:
- Dump & Bake Ravioli
- One Pan Lemon Fish, Potatoes & Broccoli
- Creamy Chicken & Orzo
- Sheet Pan Chicken Dinners
Don’t forget to save this recipe, share it with a friend, and tag @blushingpinkpetals if you make it—I absolutely love seeing your creations!
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