Description
A one-pan Italian comfort dish featuring golden-brown chicken in a creamy herb-infused sauce, paired with tender cheese tortellini and sun-dried tomatoes. Rich, earthy, and ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 bag (16 oz) cheese tortellini
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh spinach
1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or oregano
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat
Season chicken with salt and pepper; cook until golden-brown (4-5 min per side). Set aside
Add garlic and sun-dried tomatoes to the skillet; sauté for 1-2 minutes
Return chicken to the pan; pour in broth, cream, and crushed red pepper
Bring to a simmer, top with tortellini and spinach
Transfer to oven; bake 15 minutes or until tortellini is tender and chicken is fully cooked
Garnish with Parmesan and fresh herbs before serving
Notes
Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version
Tortellini can be frozen or refrigerated
Substitute baby spinach with frozen chopped spinach (thawed and drained)
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 125mg