Description
This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Tortellini is the ultimate comfort food with a gourmet twist. It’s a one-pan wonder packed with tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, a rich garlic-parmesan cream sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, and baby spinach. Ready in under 40 minutes, this easy dinner idea delivers restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. Perfect for a quick weeknight meal, indulgent date night, or cozy weekend treat—this is your new go-to easy recipe for creamy pasta cravings.
Ingredients
2 chicken breasts
9 oz cheese tortellini
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup chicken broth
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
2 cups baby spinach
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden and fully cooked, about 5–6 minutes per side. Remove and let rest.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat slightly and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
4. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
5. Pour in chicken broth and scrape up any brown bits from the pan. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
6. Add cheese tortellini to the pan. Cook according to package directions, usually 4–6 minutes.
7. Stir in baby spinach until wilted.
8. Add grated parmesan cheese gradually, stirring until fully melted and the sauce is smooth.
9. Slice the rested chicken and return it to the skillet. Stir to combine.
10. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately with extra parmesan if desired.
Notes
Always grate parmesan fresh for best melting results and richer flavor.
Add spinach at the end to keep its vibrant green color and tender texture.
Thin the sauce with extra broth or milk if it thickens too much when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: creamy tortellini, chicken pasta, easy dinner, Tuscan recipe, one pot meal