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One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Tortellini

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Tablespoon Kitchens
Updated Sep 1, 2017
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Cheese tortellini is cast in the starring role of this stellar one-pot dinner. With chicken, peas, cream and cheese, this easy comfort dish will please both kids and adults alike, guaranteed.

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  • Tortellini: fun to say, even more fun to eat. And we’re particularly fond of this one-pot version. You can find cheese-filled tortellini at most grocery stores, but if for some reason it’s not available, cheese ravioli or any other filled pasta would work just fine here. And while this recipe calls for Parmesan, Grana Padano or another hard Italian cheese could also be used. (Looking for an even easier way to make pasta? How about in the microwave?)

One-Pot Creamy Chicken and Tortellini

  • Prep Time 50 min
  • Total 50 min
  • Servings 6
  • Ingredients 11
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Ingredients

  • 1 package (20 oz) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup Cascadian Farm™ frozen organic garden peas, thawed (from 10-oz bag)
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup finely shredded fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Rub chicken with Italian seasoning, pepper flakes and salt. In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in butter 3 to 4 minutes without moving, until browned on first side. Stir, and cook 2 minutes longer.
  • Step 
    2
    Add broth and whipping cream; heat to boiling. Stir in tortellini; return to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 14 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas; cook 2 to 4 minutes longer or until peas are cooked. Sauce will be thin. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Let stand 3 minutes; stir. Top with basil.

Nutrition

440 Calories
23g Total Fat
34g Protein
24g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
440
Calories from Fat
210
Total Fat
23g
35%
Saturated Fat
13g
63%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
185mg
61%
Sodium
1580mg
66%
Potassium
310mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
8%
Dietary Fiber
1g
7%
Sugars
3g
Protein
34g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
25%
25%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
25%
25%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 3 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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