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Italian Chicken Tortellini Skillet is a quick meal.

This Italian Chicken Cheese Tortellini is a weeknight dinner dream—tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a creamy Italian-seasoned sauce come together in one comforting skillet.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Ingredients
  

  • Cooked chicken breast shredded
  • Cheese tortellini fresh or refrigerated
  • Olive oil
  • Minced garlic
  • Italian seasoning
  • Heavy cream
  • Parmesan cheese
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Chopped parsley

Method
 

  1. Boil tortellini according to package and set aside.
  2. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  3. Add chicken and season with Italian seasoning.
  4. Pour in cream and bring to a simmer.
  5. Stir in parmesan and cooked tortellini.
  6. Simmer until sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Garnish with parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Add spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Great served with garlic bread or a side salad.
  • Make it spicy with chili flakes.
  • Leftovers reheat well the next day.

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