Delicious, super easy dinner with creamy, cheesy tortellini, basil pesto, chicken and spinach.
Servings : 4Serves
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 25 minutesmins
Total Time 40 minutesmins
Ingredients
1package9 ounces Buitoni Three Cheese Tortellini
1tablespoonolive oil
3garlic clovesminced
1/3cupBuitoni Pesto with Basil
1/4cuplow sodium chicken broth
4ounces1/3 less fat cream cheesecut up in a few chunks
2tablespoonsgrated parmesan cheese
1teaspoonItalian Seasoning
12ouncescooked chicken breastsdiced
1bag10 ounces baby spinach
4slicesfresh mozzarellaoptional
2tablespoonsfresh basil ribbonsfor garnish
Instructions
Cook tortellini according to the directions on the package.
In the meantime, heat olive oil in a large nonstick skillet.
Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
Stir in pesto.
Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Whisk in the cut up cream cheese; add parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning, and continue to whisk until you get a creamy sauce.
Stir in the chicken and spinach; cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until chicken is heated through and spinach is wilted.
Drain the tortellini and add to the skillet; slowly stir to coat.
Garnish with fresh basil ribbons and serve.
*IF adding the mozzarella cheese; layer the slices over the top of the tortellini mixture and broil in the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, or until cheese on top is melted.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.