Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish with this Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tortellini with Spinach in Creamy Sauce. Tender cheese tortellini, juicy chicken, and fresh spinach are enveloped in a luscious creamy sauce bursting with garlic and Parmesan goodness.
Ingredients
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Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tortellini:
- 1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups baby spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Prepare tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Sear the Chicken: In a skillet, cook chicken in olive oil until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Creamy Sauce: Sauté garlic, then add cream and broth. Simmer, then stir in cheeses, seasoning, and spinach.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken and tortellini to the pan, coat in sauce, adjust seasoning, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half and reduce the cheese slightly.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
