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A secret weapon for family suppers


Turn hectic weeknights into simple, enjoyable evenings at the dinner table with a secret weapon: rotisserie chicken. Versatile, delicious and likely to leave leftovers for later in the week, it’s a perfect solution for Rotisserie Chicken Ravioli to keep your loved ones on schedule during the school year. Find more family dinner ideas from Cookin’ Savvy at Culinary.net.

Rotisserie Chicken Ravioli

Recipe courtesy of “Cookin’ Savvy”
Servings: 4-6

  • 1 package (25 ounces) cheese ravioli
  • 1 rotisserie chicken or leftover chicken
  • 1 head broccoli
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1-2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 jar alfredo sauce
  1. Cook ravioli according to package instructions and set aside.

  2. Cut up rotisserie chicken, using as much as desired. Cut broccoli into bite-size pieces or smaller.

  3. In pan over medium heat, heat chicken through. Add garlic powder and onion powder. Deglaze pan with 1 cup chicken broth then add alfredo sauce and broccoli.

  4. Pour in remaining broth if sauce is too thick. Stir in cooked ravioli and heat through 2-3 minutes.
(Family Features)
SOURCE: https://culinary.net/


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