Description
A delightful dish that combines juicy chicken, creamy sauce, and cheesy tortellini, perfect for special occasions or comforting meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (19 oz) bag frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- 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 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (finely shredded)
- 2 cups baby spinach (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Season the cut chicken pieces with black pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Set aside.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the aromatics: Lower heat, add butter to the skillet, melt, then sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 30 seconds.
- Make the sauce: Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet. Add Italian seasoning, black pepper, and paprika. Whisk until bubbling, then add parmesan cheese.
- Combine all ingredients: Add cooked chicken, spinach, and frozen tortellini to the skillet. Stir occasionally until spinach wilts and everything combines. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy!
Notes
Don’t overcook the chicken to ensure it remains juicy. Adjust cream for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg