RAVIOLI WITH CHICKEN RECIPES

Steps:

• Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ravioli and cook as the label directs; drain, then drizzle with olive oil and toss.
• Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken; cook, undisturbed, until beginning to brown, about 2 minutes. Continue to cook, stirring, 1 more minute. Transfer to a plate.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in the skillet. Add the mushrooms and cook, undisturbed, until browned in spots, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and continue to cook, stirring, until softened, about 3 more minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, garlic and vinegar and cook until the tomatoes begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Return the chicken to the skillet, then add the ravioli, broth and Parmesan; bring to a simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Top with the parsley.

Steps:

• 1. Coarsely chop the chicken and put in a food processor with the spring onions, then process until finely minced (ground). Add the egg white and process until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour.

  2. Use a wooden spoon to gradually stir the cream into the chicken mixture until evenly incorporated. Season well with salt and pepper.

  3. Working quickly and in batches, place 5–6 won ton wrappers on a work surface and place 2 teaspoons of mixture on the centre of each. Brush the edges of the wrappers lightly with a little of the egg yolk, cover each with another wrapper, then firmly press the edges together to enclose the filling. Repeat with the remaining wrappers and filling. Use a round 7 cm (2¾ inch) cutter to cut the ravioli into discs. Place on a tray lined with non-stick baking paper, with baking paper separating each layer.Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.

  4. To make the mushroom sauce, melt the butter and oil in a large frying pan over high heat until foaming. Add the mushrooms and cook, stirring often, for 3–4 minutes or until tender and browned. Stir in the brandy and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in the cream, stock, lemon juice and chives and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 2 minutes or until thickened slightly. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat, cover and set aside.

  5. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil. Add a third of the ravioli and simmer for 4–5 minutes or until the wrappers are tender, the filling is cooked and they rise to the surface. Use a slotted spoon to remove the ravioli from the water and drain, then place them in the sauce, stirring gently to coat. Cook the remaining ravioli in two more batches and place in the sauce, adding a little cooking water to the sauce if it has thickened too much on standing. Serve sprinkled with parmesan, if desired.