Chicken Tortellini Recipe
This chicken tortellini recipe is packed with tender chicken, zucchini, cheese, and hearty tortellini, all coming together in just 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 Serves
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 12 ounces (about 3) chicken breasts cut up into bite size pieces
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ¼ cup white wine
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 cups marinara sauce
- 3 ounces cream cheese cut up in chunks
- 2 small zucchini sliced into half moons
- 1 box (9 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
- 4 slices fresh mozzarella
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil ribbons for garnish
Instructions
- Saute the aromatics. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet that's also oven-safe. Add the garlic to the heated oil and cook for 20 seconds.
- Cook the chicken. Stir in the chicken pieces, then the oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for 4 minutes or until the chicken is browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Combine the liquids. In a mixing bowl, combine the wine and the chicken broth; stir until well incorporated. Set aside.
- Cook the sauce. Add the marinara sauce and cream cheese to the skillet; cook and stir over medium-high heat until the cheese is melted and everything is well combined. Slowly whisk in the prepared chicken broth mixture; whisk until incorporated.
- Bring it all together. Add the chicken back into the skillet and stir in the zucchini slices and the frozen tortellini. Reduce the heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 10 to 11 minutes or until the pasta is done.
- Melt the cheese. Remove from heat and arrange slices of fresh mozzarella over the top. Set under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes or until the cheese on top is melted.
- Finish and serve. Remove the chicken tortellini from the oven and garnish it with ribbons of basil. Serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 112mg | Sodium: 1314mg | Potassium: 1086mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 1060IU | Vitamin C: 27.6mg | Calcium: 307mg | Iron: 3.8mg
