Description
A cozy, creamy pasta dish that brings restaurant-quality comfort to your own kitchen. This Creamy Chicken Tortellini with Spinach and Garlic Parmesan Cheese is loaded with flavor from pan-seared chicken, pillowy cheese tortellini, and a rich garlic-Parmesan cream sauce. Quick enough for a weeknight but indulgent enough for a special occasion.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
10 oz cheese tortellini
2 cups fresh spinach
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 ½ cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
1. Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian seasoning.
2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken on both sides for 5–6 minutes until golden and fully cooked. Remove and let rest before slicing.
3. Meanwhile, bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
4. In the same skillet, lower heat and melt butter. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add grated Parmesan and stir until melted and smooth.
6. Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
7. Return cooked tortellini to the skillet and stir gently to coat with sauce.
8. Top with sliced chicken and garnish with more Parmesan or chopped parsley if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
Let the chicken rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
Don’t overcook the tortellini — pull it just when it hits al dente.
Add a splash of cream or milk when reheating to restore sauce consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 645
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: chicken tortellini, creamy pasta, garlic parmesan, spinach pasta