Description
Chiken Cream Cheese Tortellini is the ultimate comfort dish, featuring tender tortellini enveloped in a rich, creamy sauce with succulent chicken. This delightful recipe blends garlic, fresh spinach, and Italian herbs for a flavorful experience that’s perfect for cozy dinners or quick weeknight meals. With minimal prep time and customizable ingredients, you’ll impress your family and friends while enjoying every satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 12 oz fresh or frozen tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook chicken until golden brown (6–8 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and spinach; sauté until spinach wilts (about 2 minutes).
- Lower heat, stir in cream cheese until melted. Gradually mix in 1/2 cup of pasta water until smooth.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions, drain, and toss with the creamy sauce.
- Serve warm and garnish with pepper or grated Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg