Pesto Ravioli with Chicken

Despite all the wonderful Pinterest recipes out there I recently fell into a cooking rut.

If it was baking I would be fine, I love to bake and I can ALWAYS find something to satisfy my insatiable sweet tooth.

Cooking on the other hand can be a more challenging task.

We aren't picky necessarily, but there are a few things we tend to stray away from and honestly zucchini and bell peppers are normally on the top of that list.

This week, however, I was ready to try something new!

Let me just tell you that this is one of the yummiest creations!

Here is What You'll Need:

 - 2 Tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken strips

- 3/4 cup chicken broth

- 1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese raviolis

- 3 small zucchini, cut into small strips

- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

- 1/4 cup basil pesto

First things first start cooking your chicken according to the packaging using the 2 Tablespoons of oil in your pan.

While that is cooking...

...cut your zucchini into strips.

Mine are about 2" long and 1/4" thick.

 Thinly slice your bell pepper.

Isn't that a pretty shade of red?

 Once your chicken is cooked, slowly add your broth.

 Add your ravioli and bring everything to a boil.

Once boiling reduce heat setting to low and cover.

Allow to simmer for 4-5 minutes.

 Stir in zucchini and bell pepper.

 Raise heat setting to medium-high and stir for about 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender.

 Add your pesto, stir, taste and add more if you prefer.

We ended up using 1/2 of our 7 oz container.

Now dish it out and enjoy!

I love one dish meals and I loved this meal!

It renewed my faith in zucchini and bell peppers!

So if you are looking for a little something to spice up your meal planning, this is one for the books!

Do you ever fall victim to a cooking rut?

How do you resolve it?

I think it would be easy to stop cooking for awhile, but most of us have families that need to eat so that's not an option.

I hope you had a wonderful weekend.

Happy Veteran's Day to everyone.

I am proud to come from a long line of men and women who have served this country!  I am hoping to keep this tradition going.  Thank you to all those have have/are/or plan to serve and protect!

Have a Blessed Monday!