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Tuscan Chicken Tortellini

Tuscan Chicken Tortellini

Tuscan Chicken Tortellini will put a smile on your face. This recipe is filled with sundried tomatoes, spinach and a delicious creamy garlic sauce.

Ingredients

  • 10 oz. tortellini
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness, cut into strips
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 4 cups spinach
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook tortellini according to package directions, drain and set aside.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Cook chicken in olive oil for 5 to 7 minutes on each side over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover to keep warm.
  3. Add spinach, garlic and sundried tomatoes to pan and sauté over medium heat for 2 minutes until garlic is fragrant. Add chicken broth and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until spinach is wilted. Add heavy cream and stir another 3 minutes until liquid is reduced slightly and creamy.
  4. Add tortellini and chicken to pan, stir to coat. Add salt and pepper and cook for one more minute.