Description

Need a comforting, hearty dish that’s rich in flavor but easy to pull together? This Creamy Tuscan Chicken Tortellini Soup is your answer. With tender bites of chicken, plump cheese tortellini, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a creamy parmesan broth, it checks every box for a cozy weeknight dinner. Perfect for chilly days, this easy recipe fits right into your go-to list of dinner ideas, healthy comfort food cravings, or when you need a quick, satisfying meal. It’s a family-friendly, one-pot wonder you’ll come back to again and again.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 pound chicken breast or thighs, cubed

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

4 cups chicken broth

½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped

2 cups heavy cream

9 ounces cheese tortellini

3 cups fresh spinach

¾ cup grated parmesan cheese

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Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant.

2. Add cubed chicken to the pot, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until golden and nearly cooked through.

3. Stir in the chicken broth and chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Simmer for 10–15 minutes to deepen the flavor.

4. Reduce heat to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream and tortellini. Cook for 5–7 minutes until tortellini is tender.

5. Fold in the spinach and parmesan cheese. Stir until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts into the broth.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with additional parmesan and black pepper.

Notes

For extra depth, sear your chicken until lightly golden before simmering—it brings a roasted flavor to the broth.

Don’t overcook the tortellini; check it often to avoid a mushy texture.

If prepping ahead, add tortellini fresh during reheating to maintain ideal bite.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx.)
Calories: 510
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 940mg
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 29g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 125mg