Description
This creamy and comforting dish combines tender chicken and cheesy tortellini in a rich sauce, making it perfect for date night or a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 bag (19 oz) frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, divided
- ½ teaspoon paprika, divided
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced thin
- 3 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded
- 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
Instructions
1. Season the chicken pieces with black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet.
3. Lower the heat and add butter to the same skillet. Sauté the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Pour in the chicken broth, heavy cream, remaining Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika. Whisk until the mixture starts to bubble.
5. Stir in the parmesan cheese and let it melt into the sauce.
6. Add the cooked chicken, chopped spinach, and frozen tortellini to the skillet. Stir occasionally until the spinach wilts, about 5 minutes.
7. Serve warm directly from the skillet. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Serve with garlic bread or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, adding a splash of cream or broth to loosen the sauce if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 930mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: —
- Trans Fat: —
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: —