Spinach Ravioli With Chicken And Cheese Filling Recipes

CHICKEN AND SPINACH RAVIOLI

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the eggs, water, 2 cups flour, and salt. Gradually mix in the remaining flour until smooth. Divide dough into 2 parts. Cover, and set aside in the refrigerator 20 minutes.
• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken until evenly brown; drain.
• In a food processor, mix the chicken, spinach, and onion. Transfer to a bowl, and mix with butter, 3 tablespoons Asiago cheese, salt, garlic powder, nutmeg, and pepper.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll out each part of the dough to 1/8 inch thickness. Cut into 2 inch squares. Place about 1 teaspoon of the chicken mixture in the center of 1/2 the squares, and top with remaining squares. Seal the edges of the squares with a moistened fork to form the ravioli.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil, and cook the ravioli in small batches for about 8 minutes, or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
• Place the marinara sauce in a saucepan, and cook until heated through. Serve ravioli topped with marinara sauce and remaining Asiago cheese.

CHICKEN AND SPINACH RAVIOLI

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook, stirring frequently, until the spinach has wilted, about 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the spinach and let cool for several minutes. Once cool enough to handle, roughly chop it. Then, set aside.
• Fill a large pot with water and bring to a boil. Salt the water to taste.
• Combine the diced chicken, ricotta, Parmesan and 1 egg in a medium bowl. Add the salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the chopped spinach until it's thoroughly combined.
• Lay the wonton wrappers on a dry, flat surface. Spoon 1 to 2 teaspoons (5 to 10 g) of the filling onto the center of each wrapper. Using a pastry brush, brush the other beaten egg onto the exposed surface of the wonton wrapper, around the filling. Use the egg sparingly-one egg is MORE than enough for the job.
• Lay another wrapper on top of the exposed filling. Starting at the center, gently press the top wrapper around the base of the filling, smoothing out to the edges of the wrapper. Be sure to eliminate any air bubbles. Repeat until all filling or wrappers have been used.
• Drop four or five ravioli at a time into the salted boiling water. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes before removing with a slotted spoon.
• Serve with your favorite pasta sauce or olive oil and Parmesan cheese.

SPINACH RAVIOLI WITH CHICKEN AND CHEESE FILLING

Steps:

• For the dough:.
• Cook as directed on package, or until leaves are soft.
• Drain well and remove all extra water.
• Add drained spinach, eggs, oil, and salt into a blender.
• Mix milk powder with water and add to blender.
• Cover and blend on medium speed until smooth.
• Measure flour into a large bowl.
• Add spinach mixture and mix well by hand.
• Dough should be easy to work with and not stick to your hands, (if too dry add water, if too wet add flour).
• Gather dough into a ball.
• Knead on floured surface until smooth and elastic, about five minutes.
• Let rest 10 minutes.
• For filling:.
• Scramble fry the chicken with the spices until chicken is white.
• Remove from heat and add cheese.
• Add egg and mix well.
• To assemble ravioli.
• Divide dough in half and roll out dough 1/4 inch thick.
• Using a round cookie cutter (or drinking glass) cut dough into circles.
• Place a spoonful of filling in each circle, then fold over to form a half circle and press the edges together with the fingers.
• The edges should be free of filling.
• Be sure the edges are sealed well to prevent the filling from running out.
• Repeat for each ravioli.
• When all ravioli are made, cook in boiling water for 15-20 minutes until cooked through, (The cooking period will depend upon the size you made it, the thickness of the dough and the filling)
• Stir to separate them and to prevent them from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
• Drain and rinse well.
• Serve with your favourite pasta sauce.