**Rosemary Chicken Breasts with Brown Butter and Balsamic Ravioli, Warm Spinach Salad**
A symphony of flavors awaits in this delectable dish that combines the savory goodness of rosemary chicken breasts with the richness of brown butter and balsamic ravioli, all complemented by a warm and inviting spinach salad. The rosemary chicken breasts are infused with a delightful herbacious aroma, while the brown butter adds a nutty and browned flavor to the tender chicken. Balsamic ravioli brings a touch of tangy sweetness to the dish, while the warm spinach salad with a tangy dressing adds a refreshing and vibrant element, creating a harmonious balance of textures and tastes. This culinary masterpiece is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
ROSEMARY CHICKEN BREASTS, BROWN BUTTER AND BALSAMIC RAVIOLI, WARM SPINACH SALAD WITH PANCETTA AND SWEET VINAIGRETTE
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings of each dish
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Coat chicken in balsamic vinegar, then olive oil. Season chicken with rosemary, salt and pepper and let stand 10 minutes.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil for ravioli. Salt water and drop ravioli in water. Cook 8 minutes or until raviolis expand, float to top of water, and are al dente.
- Heat a medium nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken breasts and cracked garlic to the pan. Cook chicken 12 minutes, or until juices run clear, turning occasionally. The balsamic vinegar will produce a deep brown, sweet finish on the chicken as it cooks.
- When the chicken is 2 or 3 minutes away from done, heat a second skillet over medium low to medium heat. To the second skillet, add butter to the pan and let it begin to brown.
- Remove chicken from the first skillet and transfer to a warm platter. In a skillet over medium high heat and add the pancetta. Brown the pancetta bits, about 2 or 3 minutes, then transfer to paper towels to drain and return pan to heat, reducing heat to medium. Add oil and shallots to the pan and let the shallots saute 2 minutes.
- When the butter for the ravioli has browned, add cooked ravioli to the pan and turn in butter to heat through. Add balsamic vinegar to the ravioli and cook a minute or 2 longer to reduce the vinegar and glaze the ravioli. The vinegar will become thick and syrup like. Add cheese, parsley, salt and pepper to the pasta and remove the pan from the heat.
- To the sauteed shallots for the spinach salad, add sugar and cook sugar with shallots 1 minute. Add vinegar to the pan, scraping up pan drippings. Add spinach to the dressing and turn to wilt and coat it evenly in sweet vinaigrette. Add crisp pancetta to the salad.
- Serve chicken along side ravioli and spinach salad, all on the same dinner plate.
ROSEMARY CHICKEN BREASTS, BROWN BUTTER AND BALSAMIC RAVIOLI, WARM SPINACH SALAD
Steps:
- Chicken: * 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breast, 6 to 8 ounces each * 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, eyeball it, just enough to coat chicken lightly * 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil * 3 stems rosemary, leaves stripped and chopped, about 2 tablespoons * Salt and coarse black pepper * 4 cloves garlic, cracked away from skin with a whack against the flat of your knife Ravioli: * 1 package, 12 to 16 ounces, fresh ravioli, any flavor filling * 3 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces * 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar * 2 handfuls grated Parmigiano-Reggiano * Salt and pepper * 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley, a couple of handfuls Spinach Salad: * 6 slices pancetta, chopped * 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan * 1 small shallot, finely chopped * 2 teaspoons sugar * 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, eyeball it * 1 bunch, about 10 ounces flat-leaf spinach * Salt and pepper
Tips:
- Use fresh herbs: Fresh rosemary adds a bright, aromatic flavor to the chicken and ravioli. If you don't have fresh rosemary, you can use 1 teaspoon of dried rosemary.
- Brown the butter: Browning the butter adds a nutty, rich flavor to the sauce. Be careful not to burn the butter, or it will become bitter.
- Cook the ravioli al dente: Ravioli should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it. Overcooked ravioli will be mushy.
- Use a good quality balsamic vinegar: A good quality balsamic vinegar will have a complex, sweet-and-sour flavor. Avoid using a cheap balsamic vinegar, as it will not have the same flavor.
- Wilt the spinach: Wilting the spinach removes excess moisture and makes it easier to mix into the salad. To wilt the spinach, heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the spinach and cook, stirring constantly, until it is wilted, about 2 minutes.
Conclusion:
This rosemary chicken with brown butter and balsamic ravioli is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The chicken is tender and juicy, the ravioli is rich and flavorful, and the spinach salad is light and refreshing. This dish is sure to impress your guests!
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