Description
Cheesy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tortellini with Spinach in Creamy Sauce is a rich and comforting one-pan meal featuring tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, fresh spinach, all combined in a garlicky Parmesan cream sauce. This easy stovetop dish is ready in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners when you want a hearty, flavorful, and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces, season them with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning, and cook for 5–7 minutes until browned and cooked through.
- Sauté garlic: Add minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- Add liquids and simmer: Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth, then bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Cook the tortellini: Add the refrigerated cheese tortellini to the skillet. Cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini are tender and heated through.
- Add spinach: Stir in the baby spinach and cook until it wilts, about 1–2 minutes.
- Melt cheeses and finish sauce: Reduce heat to low, then add grated Parmesan and shredded mozzarella cheese. Stir continuously until the cheeses melt and the sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Serve: Remove from heat, garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- You can use rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken for a quicker preparation.
- Add crushed red pepper flakes if you want a bit of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, Italian-Inspired
