One-Pan Creamy Chicken & Tortellini
One-Pan Creamy Chicken & Tortellini: fresh tortellini with chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach in a Parmesan cream sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes!
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If you’re looking for an easy-to-make dinner that’s delicious, family-friendly, and made in thirty minutes, One-Pan Creamy Chicken & Tortellini is it!
Made with chicken, tortellini, and spinach, this one-pot meal has everything you need for a complete dinner. Of course, garlic bread never hurts!
Sun-dried tomatoes complement the rich Parmesan cream sauce, but I also like to use the oil from their jar to cook the chicken because it’s incredibly flavorful!
Since it’s made in 30 minutes, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekend dinners when you don’t feel like cooking.
This recipe has been such a hit at my house, we never have leftovers!
One-Pan Cheesy Lasagna Skillet is another favorite that’s made in 30 minutes!
Ingredients needed (scroll down to recipe card for complete recipe):
- Chicken breasts
- Fresh tortellini
- Sun-dried tomatoes – I use the oil-packed variety
- Fresh spinach
- Garlic
- Parmesan cheese
- Heavy cream
- Chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Fresh basil – optional
- Seasonings – dried oregano, onion powder, salt, pepper
📍The full recipe with exact ingredient amounts and instructions is on the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
how to serve tortellini
This one-pot pasta is a complete meal, but here are some sides we like to serve with it:
- Calabrian Chili Garlic Bread
- Green salad or Caesar salad
- Slow Cooker Herbed Focaccia Bread
💡Tips & Tricks
- Tortellini: Feel free to use cheese, spinach, or any type of tortellini you like. This recipe has only been tested using fresh (refrigerated) tortellini, not frozen or dried.
- Sun-dried tomatoes: Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes are best because they have a better texture for this quick-cooking recipe, plus, the oil from the jar is an easy way to add even more flavor!
- Parmesan: Parmesan cheese adds flavor, but it also thickens the cream sauce. For smooth melting, freshly grated from a wedge is best because it doesn’t have anti-caking ingredients.
Looking for more one-pot recipes? Here are some favorites:
- One-Pot Spiced Rice and Chickpeas
- Calabrian Chili Butter Ditalini Pasta
- Gochujang Ground Turkey, Rice & Green Bean Skillet
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One-Pan Creamy Chicken & Tortellini
Equipment
- large, deep pan or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil OR oil from the jar of sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (20 ounce) package of fresh tortellini
- 1/2 cup chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Optional garnishes: fresh basil, crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large, deep pan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the garlic, dried oregano, and onion powder to the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and use a wooden spoon to scrape up the chicken bits on the bottom of the pan, then add the tortellini and simmer (the tortellini might not be fully submerged) for 2 minutes, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 7-8 minutes, gently stirring occasionally, being sure not to break tortellini. The tortellini should be tender.
- Add the sun-dried tomatoes, heavy cream, Parmesan, and spinach. Stir to combine and cook for 4-5 minutes. The spinach should wilt and the sauce smooth and silky. Taste for needed salt. If desired, garnish with fresh basil, crushed red pepper flakes, and extra Parmesan cheese. Enjoy!
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
- Cream-based sauces don’t freeze well, so freezing is not recommended.
- Shredding your own Parmesan cheese will result in a smoother, more flavorful cream sauce.
Chicken, spinach, and tortellini in a one-pan meal that’s ready in 30 minutes? What could be better!