Tortellini is a favorite here! Whether it’s simmered in Spinach Tortellini Soup with Prosciutto, used in a casserole like in Baked Tortellini with Turkey and Vegetables, or tossed with a sauce like in Creamy Cheese Tortellini. Well, this Italian Chicken Tortellini is just another way to prove that tortellini is just that good. It’s made with cheese tortellini, pan-seared bites of chicken, and veggies simmered in a creamy sauce and topped with mozzarella and parmesan. Bonus: it’s made in one pot and takes just 25 minutes to whip up!
Ingredients Needed:
Oil: you can use canola or olive oil to brown the chicken. Chicken Breasts: you’ll need 1 pound of boneless and skinless chicken breasts cut into 1/2″ pieces for quick cooking. Minced Garlic: use freshly minced garlic for the best flavor. Seasonings: a simple blend of dried basil, dried oregano, salt, dried thyme, and red chili flakes gives this chicken tortellini those classic Italian flavors. Canned Diced Tomatoes: don’t drain the liquid! It’s incorporated into the sauce. Spinach: use fresh, chopped spinach. Roasted Red Peppers: you can usually find jarred roasted red peppers in the condiments aisle near the pickles. Cream: milk will work as well, it just won’t be quite as rich and creamy. Chicken Broth: creates a delicious flavor base for the creamy sauce. Cornstarch: helps thicken the sauce. Remember, a little goes a long way! Tortellini: I use frozen cheese tortellini to keep this super convenient, but fresh works just as well. Cheese: a combination of mozzarella and parmesan gives the Italian Chicken Tortellini an extra cheesy finish.
How to Make Italian Chicken Tortellini
Variations
Use fresh tortellini. You can swap the frozen tortellini out for fresh, but it won’t release as much moisture and you may want to thin the sauce before serving. Add more veggies. Boost the nutrition and mix in whatever veggies you like! You can simmer them in the soup or sauté them with the chicken. Try mushrooms, onions, broccoli, green beans, carrots, you name it. Spice it up. The cream sauce already has a kick of heat from the red chili flakes, but feel free to spice it up even more with more chili flakes or cayenne pepper. Use another meat. Feel free to swap the chicken out for ground turkey, ground beef, or Italian sausage. Make it vegetarian. You can easily make this into a meatless pasta dinner by leaving out the meat or using a meatless variety of chicken or even ground beef.
Serving Suggestions
This Italian Chicken Tortellini makes a great meal all on its own, but feel free to serve it next to a simple side dish. Try Roasted Vegetables, Garlic Bread, Breadsticks, or Roasted Green Beans!
More Chicken Pasta Recipes to Try
White Chicken Skillet Lasagna
Chicken Alfredo Bake
Instant Pot Italian Chicken Pasta
Crockpot Chicken and Noodles recipe
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