Creamy Chicken Tortellini with Spinach and Garlic Parmesan Cheese
Bring restaurant-style comfort to your table with this Creamy Chicken Tortellini with Spinach and Garlic Parmesan Cheese. Tender chicken is pan-seared to golden perfection, then tossed with cheese-filled tortellini and fresh spinach in a rich, garlicky Parmesan cream sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, cozy family meals, or a weekend indulgence, this easy recipe is packed with flavor and ready to impress. This hearty pasta is the ultimate in easy dinner ideas, blending comfort food classics with fresh ingredients for a meal everyone will love.
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Saucepan
- Strainer
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts or tenderloins
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken dry and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet. Sear chicken for 4-5 min per side until golden and cooked through. Remove.
- Cook tortellini in salted water per package instructions, drain.
- In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter, add cream and Parmesan. Simmer until thickened.
- Slice chicken, return to skillet with tortellini and spinach. Toss until spinach wilts and pasta is coated.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan and pepper.
Notes
1. Add pasta water if the sauce is too thick.
2. Garnish with fresh basil or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
2. Garnish with fresh basil or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 36gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 35IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 15mg
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