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One Pot Italian Chicken Tortellini Recipe - A delicious and easy dinner recipe packed with chicken, zucchini, cheese, and tortellini! Get ready for a wonderful, picky-eater approved, 30-minute meal prepared in just one pot!

One Pot Italian Chicken Tortellini Recipe

Katerina | Diethood
One Pot Italian Chicken Tortellini Recipe - A delicious and easy dinner recipe packed with chicken, zucchini, cheese, and tortellini! Get ready for a wonderful, picky-eater approved, 30-minute meal prepared in just one pot!
Servings : 4 Serves
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 ounces (about 3) chicken breasts, cut up into bite size pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup white wine
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups marinara sauce
  • 3 ounces reduced fat cream cheese cut up in chunks
  • 2 zucchini sliced into half moons
  • 1 box (9 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil ribbons for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
  • Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken pieces; season with oregano, salt and pepper.
  • Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, or until chicken is browned and cooked through.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine wine and chicken broth; stir until well incorporated.
  • Add marinara sauce and cream cheese to the skillet; cook over medium-high heat until cheese is melted and everything is well combined.
  • Slowly whisk in the prepared chicken broth mixture; whisk until incorporated.
  • Add chicken back in to the skillet; stir in the prepared zucchini and the tortellini.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and cook for 10 to 11 minutes or until pasta is done. 
  • Remove from heat and arrange slices of fresh mozzarella over the top.
  • Set under the broiler for 1 to 2 minutes, or until cheese on top is melted.
  • Garnish with ribbons of basil.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 519 kcal | Carbohydrates: 41 g | Protein: 39 g | Fat: 21 g | Saturated Fat: 8 g | Cholesterol: 112 mg | Sodium: 1314 mg | Potassium: 1086 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 11 g | Vitamin A: 1060 IU | Vitamin C: 27.6 mg | Calcium: 307 mg | Iron: 3.8 mg

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.

Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: chicken pasta dinner recipe, one pot pasta dinner, quick pasta dinner, quick pasta recipe