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Creamy Garlic Herb Chicken and Tortellini

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 585

Ingredients
  

Chicken & Aromatics
  • 1.25 lbs Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts sliced into cutlets
  • 1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil for searing
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted Butter divided
  • 5 cloves Fresh Garlic finely minced
  • 1 tsp Italian Seasoning dried oregano, thyme, basil
  • 1 tsp Kosher Sea Salt to taste
  • 0.5 tsp Freshly Cracked Black Pepper coarse grind
Velvety Sauce & Pasta
  • 12 oz Refrigerated Three-Cheese Tortellini fresh pasta section
  • 0.75 cup Low-Sodium Chicken Bone Broth for deglazing
  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream room temperature
  • 0.75 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano freshly grated from a block
  • 2.5 cups Fresh Baby Spinach stems trimmed
  • 1 cup Sweet Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice for brightness
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Basil chiffonade for garnish

Method
 

Preparation & Cooking
  1. Pat the sliced chicken breast cutlets completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with kosher salt, black pepper, and Italian herb seasoning.
  2. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until sizzling. Add the chicken cutlets in a single layer and sear undisturbed for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature). Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter in the skillet drippings. Add minced garlic and cherry tomatoes; sauté for 60 to 90 seconds until the garlic is fragrant and tomatoes begin to soften.
  4. Pour in the chicken bone broth, scraping up all the golden caramelized fond from the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spatula. Simmer for 2 minutes until reduced by half.
  5. Stir in the heavy whipping cream and bring to a gentle bubble. Add the fresh refrigerated cheese tortellini, cover with a lid, and simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until tender and pillowy.
  6. Remove the skillet from heat. Stir in the fresh baby spinach and freshly grated parmesan cheese until the spinach wilts and the sauce turns silky smooth. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice. Slice the seared chicken, nestle it atop the creamy tortellini, and garnish with fresh basil and cracked pepper. Serve immediately!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl (approx. 380g)Calories: 585kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 38gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 115mgSodium: 720mgPotassium: 680mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2200IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 280mgIron: 3.5mg

Notes

Always use freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano rather than pre-shredded cheese from a tub. Remove the pan from heat before adding the cheese to guarantee a silky, clump-free sauce.

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