
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
- 1 lb (454 g) ground chicken
- 1 pkg (8 oz/227 g) sliced mushrooms
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp (10 mL) Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) each salt and hot pepper flakes
- 1 can (19 oz/540 mL) petite cut stewed tomatoes
- 1 pkg (250 g) fresh cheese ravioli
- 2 cups (500 mL) milk
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) cornstarch
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tbsp (30 mL) chopped fresh basil or parsley
Preparation
In a large deep skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Add chicken, mushrooms, onion, pepper, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt and hot pepper flakes; cook, stirring for about 6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink and vegetables are softened. Stir in tomatoes and bring to a simmer.
Whisk together milk and cornstarch and pour into skillet, stirring well to combine. Stir ravioli into chicken mixture and return to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring a few times until ravioli are tender throughout.
Remove from heat and sprinkle top with cheese and basil. Let stand for 1 minute before serving.
Beverley Ikier
LMT NCBTMB CPT
Member of Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation
Member of International Osteoporosis Foundation