Cheese Tortellini with Creamy Tomato and Spinach Sauce

This is a copycat recipe from a local chain of restaurants. They took it off their menu, so I had to develop my own. It turned out so good, it might be just better than the original. Garnish with more basil and Parmesan.

Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini

  • cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and oil reserved

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in bite-sized pieces

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes

  • 1 cup whipping cream

  • cup dry white wine

  • 1 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream

  • cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top but skin is nearly soft, about 2 minutes. Drain well.

  2. Slice sun-dried tomatoes thinly. Heat 1 tablespoon reserved tomato oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper and add to the skillet; saute until golden, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and stir for 30 seconds. Pour in sun-dried tomatoes, diced tomatoes, cream, and white wine; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover skillet, and simmer until chicken is just cooked through, about 3 minutes.

  3. Transfer chicken to a separate dish. Add spinach and basil to the skillet and stir. Increase heat slightly and boil until sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Season sauce with salt and pepper. Return chicken and cooked tortellini to skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until heated through, about 2 minutes more. Stir in Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

562 Calories
37g Fat
34g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 562
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37g 48%
Saturated Fat 22g 109%
Cholesterol 157mg 52%
Sodium 461mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 12mg 14%
Calcium 163mg 13%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 385mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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