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Italian Parmesan Chicken Tortellini

Creamy one-pot Italian Parmesan Chicken Tortellini with tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and rich Parmesan cream sauce — an easy weeknight comfort meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Sauce
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb chicken breast diced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 9 oz cheese tortellini refrigerated
  • 1 cup baby spinach optional
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes optional
  • fresh parsley or basil for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups
  • Grater

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Season diced chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and paprika. Cook until golden brown.
  2. Remove chicken and set aside. Melt butter in the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, scraping browned bits. Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add tortellini, cooking until tender and sauce thickens, about 7 minutes.
  5. Return chicken to skillet. Stir in Parmesan until melted and creamy. Add spinach if desired.
  6. Season to taste, garnish with parsley or basil, and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, add sun-dried tomatoes or swap cream for half-and-half for a lighter option.