Ingredients
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- 10 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (or sun-dried tomato oil)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chicken stock (or chicken broth)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 4 ounces freshly shredded Parmesan + more for garnish
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 cup fresh chopped spinach
- 1.5 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- chiffonade fresh basil for garnish
- Kosher salt
- fresh cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Cook tortellini just until al dente.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
- Add garlic, Italian seasoning, and a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Cook, frequently stirring for about 30 seconds.
- Stir in a few splashes of chicken broth until it cleans the bottom of the pan. Be sure to scrape all the yummy bits off the bottom.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, and a couple pinches of salt and pepper.
- Cook for a couple minutes over medium-low heat until the cheese is melted. Bring it to a simmer and gently simmer over low heat until the sauce thickens slightly. Add balsamic vinegar and fresh chopped spinach. Stir until the spinach wilts.
- Stir in rotisserie chicken and pasta. Cook for a couple minutes until warmed through. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan and enjoy!
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Notes
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- Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese for the creamiest sauce and the best flavor. Pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt as smoothly.
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- Don’t overcook the tortellini. Most refrigerated brands only need about 3 minutes. The tortellini will cook a bit more in the sauce as well.
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- Adjust the sauce thickness by adding more chicken broth or cream, depending on your preference.
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- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: American/Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 684
- Sugar: 4.2 g
- Sodium: 875.6 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Carbohydrates: 40.3 g
- Fiber: 2.1 g
- Protein: 36.7 g
- Cholesterol: 158.3 mg
