Creamy Tuscan Chicken Tortellini
A velvety one-pan Italian-inspired dish with tender chicken, savory sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan-enriched sauce clung to tender tortellini. Ready in 35 minutes for a fast, flavorful family meal.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
12 oz (340g) cooked chicken breasts, sliced
12 oz (340g) fresh tortellini (cheese-stuffed variety)
1 jar (6 oz/170g) sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
1/2 cup (50g) grated parmesan cheese
1 tsp fresh basil (plus extra for garnish)
1/2 tsp dried oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp olive oil
Optional: 1 tbsp lemon juice for brightness
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
Sear chicken slices for 3-4 minutes per side until golden; set aside
Add garlic and sauté 1 minute until fragrant
Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, basil, oregano, and 1/2 cup chicken broth
Return chicken and tortellini to the pan; pour in cream
Gently simmer 10-12 minutes until sauce thicken, stirring often
Stir in parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper
Optionally finish with a squeeze of lemon juice
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for even faster prep
Swap tortellini with gluten-free or spinach-stuffed varieties if preferred
Add fresh spinach during last 5 minutes of cooking
Store leftovers in airtight containers up to 3 days
Find it online: https://cookingwithramsay.com/creamy-tuscan-chicken-tortellini/