Description
A comforting and creamy dish featuring tender chicken, cheese tortellini, and sun-dried tomatoes in a rich sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (540 g) bag frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 680 g boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon sweet paprika
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 120 g sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic
- 240 ml low-sodium chicken broth
- 480 ml heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 100 g finely shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups (60 g) baby spinach, chopped
- Fresh parsley or basil, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Toss chicken pieces with ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, and ½ teaspoon paprika. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Using the same skillet, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and deglaze the pan, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in heavy cream, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon paprika. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
- Add the frozen cheese tortellini, ensuring all pieces are submerged in the sauce. Cover the skillet and cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tortellini are tender.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the Parmesan cheese. Stir to combine until the cheese melts and the sauce thickens. Add baby spinach and cook for 2 minutes until wilted.
- Remove from heat and allow to rest briefly for the sauce to settle. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or basil before serving.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner.
- Substitute chicken with shrimp or tofu for a different twist.
- Feel free to adjust the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 690
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 160mg