Description
Chicken Cream Cheese Tortellini is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings. This creamy, savory dish combines tender chicken and cheese-filled tortellini in a rich sauce, topped with fresh spinach and a sprinkle of parmesan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- 1. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sear chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and let rest.
- 2. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- 3. Add cream cheese and chicken broth to the skillet; stir until smooth and creamy.
- 4. Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain when done.
- 5. Chop the rested chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the skillet along with cooked tortellini and spinach. Mix well to combine.
- 6. Serve warm, garnished with freshly grated parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating crushed red pepper or Italian herbs. Substitute chicken with shrimp or vegetables for a different twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.