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30-MIN RESTAURANT
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Tortellini Is the 30-Minute, One-Pot Dinner Everyone Needs Right Now
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5.0 (290)|(2 Reviews)Cheesy tortellini and tender chicken bites in a velvety sun-dried tomato, garlic, and spinach cream sauce.
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By Simply Recipes Editors (Test Kitchen)•Published April 23, 2026
⏱ 30 mins
Simply Recipes / Test Kitchen🔥 490 kcal
WHY MAKE THIS
- Ready in 30 minutes from start to finish.
- Refrigerated tortellini cooks right in the sauce in 4 minutes.
30-MIN RESTAURANT
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Tortellini Is the 30-Minute, One-Pot Dinner Everyone Needs Right Now
Restaurant-quality Tuscan tortellini made in 30 minutes in a single skillet. Tender chicken pieces, refrigerated cheese tortellini, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a garlic cream sauce.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time30 mins
Servings4 servings
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Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 pack (9 oz) refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced & 1 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream & 2 cups fresh baby spinach & 1/2 cup Parmesan
Directions
1
Sear chicken
Sear chicken in olive oil with Italian seasoning for 6 mins until golden; set aside.
2
Simmer tortellini in sauce
Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes. Add broth, cream, and tortellini. Simmer 4 mins until tortellini is tender.
3
Finish with chicken and greens
Stir in chicken, spinach, and Parmesan until spinach wilts and sauce clings to tortellini.
💡 CHEF'S PRO TIPS
- Use refrigerated fresh tortellini rather than dried for the softest, pillowy bite.
Nutrition Facts
Per ServingCalories490 kcal
Protein36g
Carbs34g
Total Fat24g
Sodium: 650mg
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 2g
Community Reviews & Ratings
2 cooks have shared their thoughts on this recipe
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Sarah M.★★★★★
This has completely replaced my normal avocado toast! The beans blend so well you cannot even tell, and I stay full until lunchtime!
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David K.★★★★★
Great trick for adding protein without cooking eggs on busy mornings. Added a pinch of red pepper flakes and lemon zest—delicious.
