Description
A delightful blend of tender chicken, creamy sauce, and tortellini that evokes the rustic charm of Tuscany.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz Tortellini
- 1 lb Chicken Breast
- 2 cups Fresh Spinach
- 1/2 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Start by gathering all your ingredients. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the tortellini and chop your garlic, chicken, and spinach.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces, cooking until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.
- Pour in heavy cream, adding Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain and toss with the sauce.
- Plate the creamy tortellini and garnish with fresh basil and additional Parmesan before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating a splash of white wine or lemon juice. Adjust spices based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg