Tuscan Chicken with Tortellini
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Tuscan Chicken with Tortellini
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This tuscan chicken with tortellini is made with sautéd garlic, spinach, and sun dried tomatoes in a delicious sauce perfect for a quick weeknight meal
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs, pound to even thickness)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 ounces spinach
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil (drained + 1 tbsp of the oil (used: Trader Joe’s Julienned in olive oil))
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (or milk)
- 8 ounces 3 cheese tortellini (Trader Joe's)
- Handful of parsley (chopped for garnish)
- Salt/Pepper to taste
- Crushed red pepper flakes to taste
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Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to al dente package instructions, cover and set aside
- Season chicken breast on both sides with salt and pepper. In a large skillet over medium/high heat, add 2 tbsp of oil and add chicken breast. Cook about 5-7 min each side (depending on thickness) until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan, cover, and set aside.
- Lower the heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp of olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and 1 tbsp of sun dried tomato oil to the pan and sauté for 1 min. Add in the spinach and cook another 2-3 min until it begins to wilt. Add chicken broth and stir then add heavy cream and stir another 2-4 min until liquid is reduced slightly and creamy.
- Add tortellini and chicken to pan, stir to coat, and allow to cook for a minute to bring tortellini back to temperature. Top with parsley and serve, don’t forget to spoon some sauce over the top!
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Notes
- Dark meat lover? Try chicken thighs instead!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
507kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
127mg
(42%)
Sodium
453mg
(19%)
Potassium
865mg
(25%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
4577IU
(92%)
Vitamin C
24mg
(27%)
Calcium
159mg
(16%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 507 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 507kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 127mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 453mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 865mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 4577IU | 92% |
| Vitamin C | 24mg | 27% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
105 reviews
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