Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Tortellini is a rich and hearty one-skillet dinner featuring juicy chicken, tender cheese tortellini, and a luscious Parmesan cream sauce packed with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes. It’s perfect for a cozy night in or when you want to impress without the stress.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup baby spinach
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides until cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat and sauté garlic until fragrant. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes.
4. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking until combined. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
5. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Toss in spinach and let it wilt.
6. Stir in tortellini and cook for 4–5 minutes, or until tender and heated through.
7. Slice chicken and return to skillet. Let everything simmer together for 2 minutes.
8. Serve hot, garnished with more Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and texture in the sauce.
If using frozen tortellini, boil separately and then add to the sauce to avoid excess liquid.
To thicken the sauce, let it simmer uncovered for a few minutes before adding the tortellini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: creamy tuscan chicken tortellini, chicken pasta, one pan dinner