Description
A delightful and comforting dish featuring succulent chicken breasts and tender cheese-filled tortellini enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic-herb sauce with fresh spinach.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tortellini: Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Cook for about 6-7 minutes per side until fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest before slicing.
- Sauté Garlic: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Make the Sauce: Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then add the Italian seasoning. Stir well.
- Add Spinach and Cheese: Stir in the spinach and grated Parmesan cheese until the cheese has melted and the spinach is wilted.
- Combine Everything: Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet and gently toss until well coated in the creamy sauce.
- Slice the Chicken: Slice the cooked chicken breasts and place them on top of the tortellini mixture in the skillet.
- Final Touches: Garnish with fresh basil if desired. Allow the dish to cook for another 2-3 minutes on low heat to warm everything through.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately!
Notes
For a refreshing twist, add a squeeze of lemon juice to the cream sauce to brighten the flavors. Use fresh spinach and high-quality Parmesan for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 525 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
Keywords: creamy chicken, tortellini, one-pot dinner, comfort food, cheesy pasta