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A creamy tortellini dish in a Dutch oven, featuring cheese tortellini, grilled chicken, smoked sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach in a rich, garlicky parmesan sauce.

Creamy Tortellini

This Creamy Tortellini dish is a rich and flavorful pasta recipe featuring cheese tortellini, smoked sausage, grilled chicken, and a creamy garlic parmesan sauce. Sun-dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and spinach add depth to the dish, while red pepper flakes and Italian herbs provide a touch of spice. Ready in under 40 minutes, this one-pot meal is perfect for a quick yet indulgent dinner. Serve with garlic bread and a fresh salad for a complete, comforting meal. Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to three days, making it great for meal prep! 🍽️✨
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 8
Calories 1000 kcal

Equipment

  • Stock pot for boiling the cheese tortellini.
  • Colander for draining the cooked tortellini.
  • wooden spoon or spatula for stirring and sauteing ingredients.
  • Chef's Knife for slicing sausage, mushrooms, and other ingredients if needed.
  • cutting board for preparing ingredients safely.
  • measuring cups and spoons to ensure accurate ingredient portions.
  • Grater for freshly grating parmesan cheese.

Ingredients
  

  • 18 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 8.5 ounce Julienne Cut Sun Dried Tomatoes in Oil with Italian Herbs
  • 2 ounce Garden Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread
  • 2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
  • 4 Cups Heavy Cream
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • ½ Tablespoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 Tablespoons Chopped Parsley
  • 16 ounce Fully Cooked Grilled Chicken Stips I used Great Value Brand.
  • 10 ounce Fresh Spinach
  • 6 ounces Parmesan Cheese
  • 16 ounces Smoked Sausage, sliced
  • 8 ounces Baby Bella Mushrooms, sliced

Instructions
 

  • Brown sausage in a dutch oven.
  • In another stockpot, fill with water and bring to a boil. Add tortellini and boil for 3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Remove sausage. Add jar of sun-dried tomatoes with the oil.
  • Add chicken, garlic, mushrooms and salt and pepper. Sautee 2-3 minutes.
  • Add cream cheese. Cook until melted.
  • Add heavy whipping cream, red pepper flakes, parsley and spinach. Cook on medium-high heat until it starts to boil.
  • Reduce heat and cook another 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Return sausage to the pot and stir to mix.
  • Add tortellini.
  • Remove from heat and add parmesan cheese.

Notes

The nutritional values provided are estimates only and are calculated based on general nutritional data for the listed ingredients. Actual values may vary depending on the specific brands, measurements, and preparation methods used. For precise dietary information, please consult a registered dietitian or use a verified nutrition calculator with the exact ingredients you use.

Nutrition

Calories: 1000kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 41gFat: 78gSaturated Fat: 41gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 2511mgSodium: 1297mgPotassium: 931mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 4612IUVitamin C: 8.25mgCalcium: 448.75mgIron: 4mg
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