Zucchini Ravioli Recipe

If you are looking for a crave-worthy low carb meal, this Zucchini Ravioli Recipe with Chicken fits the bill! It is a healthier twist on a classic you love.  Cheesy, creamy and flavor-packed –  you will never miss the carbs with these keto friendly recipe!

Zucchini Ravioli is a Drool-Worthy Dinner!

I fell in love with Ravioli the first time I ever had it.

I am not sure what the occasion was.

Most likely my parents were going out, and my Mom needed something easy that the babysitter could make for dinner.

So in typical 70’s fashion, she bought canned Ravioli.  

I loved them.

They became my favorite go-to meal for lunches, when my parents went out, and pretty much any time I could talk my mom into letting me have them.

I gave up canned ravioli at some point during my adolescence, but never forgot how much I loved them.

Years later, refrigerated ravioli started showing up at the grocery store and my love affair continued.  For a while, I even started making them from semi-scratch, using this recipe.  (It is so good.)

These days, I am obsessed with these Zucchini Ravioli.

Rich, creamy and totally indulgent, this Ravioli is special enough for date night.

How to Make Zucchini Ravioli

1.  Gather all of your ingredients.

2.  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Spray an 8 x 8 baking dish with avocado oil. (Or other high-heat oil.)

3.  Make the filling by combining chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, Italian season, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir until blended.

4.  Make your “noodles,” by slicing two sides of the zucchini lengthwise to create flat sides

5.  Use a vegetable peeler to slice them into strips. Salt the strips and let them sit on paper towels for 20 minutes to remove excess water.

6.  Lay two strips side by side, so that they overlap lengthwise.

7.  Do the same thing with two more noodles on top, perpendicular to the first strips.

8.  Add about a tablespoon of filling to the center of the zucchini.

9.  Working one side at a time, bring the ends of the strips together to fold over the center.

10.  Place the ravioli seam side down in a baking dish.

11.  Pour sauce over the top.

12.  Top with Gruyere cheese.

13.  Bake for 20 minutes.

Variations for Ravioli with Zucchini

• Instead of using the ricotta mixture, try using pesto for the filling.   Sun-dried tomato pesto is especially delicious!
• For an extra kick, add a tablespoon of minced garlic (to taste) and 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper to the ricotta mixture.
• Top with marinara in place of the Creamy Tomato Sauce. Use this Slow Cooker Marinara or Keto Marinara.
• Make vegetarian by omitting the chicken.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do You Need Special Equipment to Make Zucchini Ravioli?

A vegetable peeler is very helpful to make, but you can also slice the zucchini with a very sharp knife. If you happen to have a KitchenAid Stand Mixer, the KitchenAid Sheet Peeler is amazing. (But completely optional.)

Can Zucchini Ravioli Be Make Ahead?

Yes, Zucchini Ravioli can be made up to one day ahead and then baked just before cooking. You can reheat leftovers in the oven or microwave, however, you can expect the dish to be a bit more watery than it originally was.

Can You Freeze Zucchini Ravioli?

Unlike many vegetables, zucchini do not freeze well at all. I do not recommend freezing this recipe.

How Many Carbs are in Zucchini Ravioli?

Using traditional marinara, this recipe has 6 net carbs per serving. You can lower this by using a more keto-friendly marinara, or my Creamy Tomato Sauce.

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Tools for Making This Recipe

• Vegetable Peeler or KitchenAid Vegetable Sheet Cutter (and KitchenAid Mixer)
• Medium Baking Dish
• Medium Bowl

More Low Carb Recipes to Try

• Spanish Cauliflower Rice is a flavor-packed keto alternative to rice, that will surprise you at how delicious is is! I like to serve it with tacos, or as a side to grilled meat.
• This Air Fryer Chicken Breast Recipe is crispy and full of flavor! Even my picky kids love this one.
• When you are craving something rich and creamy, this Zucchini Alfredo really hits the spot.

Print Recipe

5 from 6 votes

Zucchini Ravioli

If you are looking for a low carb casserole that will make you forget all about carbs, give this Zucchini Ravioli a try! Rich, creamy and oh so cheesy, this recipe is perfect for a special weekend meal.

Prep Time30 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time50 mins

Course: Main

Cuisine: American, Gluten Free, Keto, Low Carb

Keyword: ravioli with zucchini, zucchini ravioli, zucchini ravioli recipe

Servings: 6

Calories: 247kcal

Author: Wendy Polisi

Equipment

• Vegetable Peeler
• 8 x 8 Baking Dish
• Mixing Bowls

Ingredients

• 3 medium zucchini
• 4 ounces finely shredded cooked chicken
• 6 ounces whole milk ricotta cheese
• 4 ounces Parmesan cheese grated
• 1 egg beaten
• 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt plus more for salting the noodles
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups marinara I used Creamy Tomato Sauce
• 3 ounces Gruyere cheese shredded

US Customary – Metric

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Spray a medium baking dish with avocado oil.
• To make the “noodles,” slice two sides of the zucchini lengthwise, creating flat sides. Use a vegetable peeler to slice each zucchini into flat strips.
• Lay the zucchini slices on paper towels. Liberally salt the surface and allow to sit for at least 20 minutes. Used paper towels to blot away the excess moisture.
• Make the filling by combining chicken, ricotta, Parmesan, egg, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir until combined
• Lay two strips of zucchini noodles side by side, so that they overlap lengthwise. Do the same with two more noodles on top, perpendicular to the first strips.
• Add about a tablespoon of filling to the center of the zucchini. Working one side at a time, bring the ends of the strips together to fold over the center.
• Turn the ravioli over and place in a baking dish seam-side down.
• Pour sauce over ravioli and top with Gruyere cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 832mg | Potassium: 597mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 909IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 459mg | Iron: 2mg

More Great Keto Zucchini Recipes:

• Pizza Bites are such an easy low carb appetizer! You won’t believe how tasty these little morsels are.
• Craving a wrap but trying to watch your carbs? These tortillas are perfection.