What Sauce Goes with Chicken Ravioli? (13 Best Sauces)

If you’re wondering what kind of sauce goes with chicken ravioli, you’re not alone.

This classic Italian dish can be tricky to pair with the right sauce.

Do you go for a creamy sauce or a tomato-based sauce?

Or, do you ditch the sauce altogether and let the ravioli speak for itself?

The good news is, there are a lot of delicious sauces that go well with chicken ravioli.

In this blog post, I’ll share 13 of the best sauces for chicken ravioli.

So, whether you’re looking for a traditional Italian sauce or something a little different, you’re sure to find a winner here.

What Sauce Goes with Chicken Ravioli?

The best sauce for chicken ravioli is a creamy sauce made with chicken broth, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. You can also use a tomato-based sauce, or a simple garlic and olive oil sauce.

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Here are 13 of the best sauces for chicken ravioli:

1. Alfredo Sauce

Alfredo sauce is thick, creamy, and full of flavor, making it the perfect sauce to serve with chicken ravioli.

It’s also a classic sauce that goes well with other pasta dishes like fettuccine Alfredo and lasagna.

1. To make a quick and easy Alfredo sauce, start by melting butter in a pan over medium heat.
2. Then add garlic and cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
3. Next, whisk in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
4. Finally, add Parmesan cheese and salt to taste.
5. Serve immediately with your favorite pasta dish.

Pro Tip: For a richer Alfredo sauce, you can substitute half of the heavy cream with whole milk.

2. Tomato Sauce

Tomato sauce surely comes in many different varieties, but there’s something about a classic marinara that just can’t be beat.

I like to keep it simple with just tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, and salt, which lets the delicate flavor of the ravioli really shine through.

This sauce is also great with other types of pasta like spaghetti or linguine.

Pro Tip: If you want a little more depth of flavor in your sauce, try roasting the tomatoes before adding them to the pan. Just toss them in some olive oil and salt and roast at 400 degrees for about 20 minutes. Then proceed with your recipe as usual.

3. Pesto Sauce

Pesto sauce also comes in many different varieties.

I think it pairs very well with chicken ravioli because the sauce is creamy and flavorful, but not too heavy.

Pesto is made with fresh basil leaves, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts.

It’s traditionally made in a mortar and pestle, but you can also find it pre-made in most grocery stores.

Pro Tip: If you’re making your own pesto sauce, be sure to use fresh basil leaves. Dried basil just doesn’t have the same flavor profile.

4. Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

Lemony, garlicky, and creamy, this sauce is the perfect addition to chicken ravioli.

It’s quick and easy to make, and can be made ahead of time.

1. Simply sauté some garlic in butter, then add chicken broth, heavy cream, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese.
2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

This sauce can also be used on other types of pasta, or as a dipping sauce for breadsticks.

Pro Tip: If you want a thinner sauce, add more chicken broth. If you want a thicker sauce, add more Parmesan cheese.

5. Lebanese Garlic Sauce

This toum recipe makes a creamy Lebanese garlic sauce that’s perfect for dipping, spreading on sandwiches, or serving with chicken ravioli.

It’s made with just a few simple ingredients: garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt.

The key to making this sauce is to blend the ingredients until they’re emulsified and smooth.

This can be done in a food processor or blender, or by hand with a whisk.

Pro Tip: If you’re using a food processor or blender, add the garlic and olive oil first and process until smooth. Then slowly add the lemon juice and salt while the machine is running.

6. Parmesan Cream Sauce

Thick, rich, and creamy, this parmesan cream sauce is the perfect topping for chicken ravioli.

It’s made with heavy cream, parmesan cheese, and garlic, and takes less than 10 minutes to make.

I like to serve it with a sprinkle of chopped parsley and freshly ground black pepper.

Pro Tip: If you want a thinner sauce, add some chicken broth or milk until you reach the desired consistency.

7. Creamy Mushroom Marsala Sauce

This sauce takes 25 minutes to prepare and goes well with chicken ravioli.

1. First, heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Then add sliced mushrooms and cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
3. Next, add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
4. Pour in Marsala wine and bring to a simmer.
5. Cook until the sauce has reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
6. Finally, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pro Tip: If you want a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry (1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water) to the sauce once the cream has been added.

8. Mushroom Sauce

Mushroom sauce has always held a special place in my heart.

I remember eating it for the first time at a restaurant and thinking, “Wow, this is amazing!”

The sauce was so rich and creamy, with just the right amount of mushrooms.

It’s since become one of my go-to sauces to serve with chicken ravioli.

And trust me, it’s just as good at home as it is in a restaurant.

Pro Tip: If you want to really impress your guests, make your own mushroom sauce from scratch. It’s not as hard as you think and it will taste even better than store-bought sauce.

9. Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Here is a creamy sauce built around sun-dried tomatoes that is the perfect accompaniment to chicken ravioli.

This dish comes together quickly, making it ideal for a weeknight meal.

The sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated when you are ready to serve.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a small bowl, soak the sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 5 minutes.
2. Drain and chop the tomatoes.
3. In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the chicken broth to a simmer.
4. Add the sun-dried tomatoes, cream, garlic, and oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve over chicken ravioli.

10. Lemon and Garlic Butter Sauce

If simplicity is what you’re looking for in a sauce, then this lemon and garlic butter sauce is perfect.

It’s light and bright, with just a hint of garlic flavor.

And it takes less than 10 minutes to make! This sauce is also great on fish or shrimp.

1. To make the sauce, start by melting butter in a small skillet over medium heat.
2. Then add garlic and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly so the garlic doesn’t burn.
3. Add lemon juice and chicken broth, and bring to a simmer.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then remove from heat and serve immediately.

Pro Tip: This sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated when you’re ready to use it.

11. Browned Butter Sauce

Garlic, fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, and butter, are all you need for this delicious and simple sauce.

It’s the perfect topping for chicken ravioli, but would also be great on grilled or roasted chicken, fish, or vegetables.

1. To make the sauce, start by browning the butter in a small pan over medium heat. Be careful not to burn it!
2. Then add the garlic and cook for just a few seconds until fragrant.
3. Add in the fresh herbs and cook for a minute more.
4. Finally, stir in the Parmesan cheese and remove from heat.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Pro Tip: This sauce can be made ahead of time and reheated when you’re ready to use it.

12. Spicy Arrabbiata Sauce

If you want something spicy, arrabbiata sauce is a great option.

Arrabbiata literally means “angry” in Italian, so this sauce is not for the faint of heart.

It’s made with fresh tomatoes, garlic, and red chili peppers, and it has a bit of a kick to it.

I like to serve this sauce with chicken ravioli, but it would also be good on pasta or pizza.

Pro Tip: If you want to tone down the spice level, you can remove the seeds from the chili peppers before adding them to the sauce.

13. Easy Lemon Herb Tahini Sauce

This creamy tangy lemon herb tahini sauce comes together in five minutes and is the perfect topping for chicken ravioli.

It’s also great on fish, grilled vegetables, or as a dipping sauce.

The sauce is made with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh herbs.

I like to use parsley and basil, but you can use any fresh herbs you have on hand.

Pro Tip: If you want a thinner sauce, add water a tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.