Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 40 mins Makes: 4 servings
Spicy, creamy and easy to make, this one pan blackened chicken pasta bake is a weeknight win. The chicken tenderloins are cubed and dusted in my almost famous blackening spice. Pan seared then tossed with cheese ravioli, tender broccoli florets and the most delicious creamy Alfredo style sauce, your entire family will love this recipe.
Ingredients
For the Blackened Chicken
1 lb. Smart Chicken, Chicken Tenderloins, cubed
1 tablespoon avocado oil for searing the chicken
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon cayenne
Sauce, Vegetables and Ravioli
2 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons garlic finely diced
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
1+ 1/4 cup chicken broth, divided
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
4-5 ounces broccoli florets about 1 heaping cup
10 ounces cheese ravioli
½ cup mozzarella cheese
Directions
How to Make One Pan Blackened Chicken Pasta Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Prepare the Chicken
Cube the chicken tenderloins into bite-sized pieces. Toss the cubed chicken with the blackening spice, which is a combination of dried oregano, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, and cayenne.
Add avocado oil to an oven-safe sauté pan and place it over medium high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the seasoned chicken. Sear the chicken until it is cooked through. Reduce the heat to medium and remove the chicken from the pan, set it aside.
Make the Sauce
In the same pan, add butter and minced garlic. Once the garlic is fragrant and lightly browned, add the heavy cream and half of the chicken broth. Stir well. Next, add the grated parmesan cheese and black pepper. Stir until the cheese melts into the sauce.
Add the Broccoli and Ravioli
Toss the broccoli florets into the sauce and simmer for 3-4 minutes. The sauce will reduce so you’ll add the remaining chicken broth before nestling the uncooked ravioli into the pan. Do your best to cover the ravioli in sauce and broccoli.
Cover with shredded mozzarella and bake for 15-20 minutes uncovered or until the cheese is fully melted. Remove from the oven, top with extra cracked black pepper and enjoy!
Nutrition
serving: 1serving or 1/4 of the entire pan, calories: 663kcal, carbohydrates: 36g, protein: 44g, fat: 38g, saturated fat: 18g, polyunsaturated fat: 2g, monounsaturated fat: 9g, trans fat: 0.2g, cholesterol: 183mg, sodium: 1502mg, potassium: 613mg, fiber: 3g, sugar: 3g, vitamin a: 1109IU, vitamin c: 28mg, calcium: 252mg, iron: 9mg
