Ingredients You’ll Need

Main Ingredients

• Chicken breast or chicken thighs: Chicken breast keeps it lean, while thighs stay extra juicy.
• Cheese tortellini: Refrigerated tortellini cooks quickly and gives the dish a cheesy, comforting texture.
• Fresh garlic: The main flavor in the sauce. Use fresh minced garlic for the best taste.
• Heavy cream: Creates a rich, silky sauce.
• Chicken broth: Loosens the sauce and adds savory flavor.
• Parmesan cheese: Melts into the sauce and gives it a salty, nutty finish.
• Fresh spinach: Adds color, freshness, and a light vegetable boost.
• Olive oil and butter: Help sear the chicken and build the creamy garlic sauce.

Seasonings

• Italian seasoning: Adds easy herb flavor.
• Garlic powder: Boosts the garlic flavor without overpowering the sauce.
• Onion powder: Adds savory depth.
• Salt and black pepper: Bring out the flavor of the chicken and sauce.
• Red pepper flakes: Optional, for a little heat.

Optional Add-Ins

• Sun-dried tomatoes: Add sweet-tangy flavor and beautiful red color.
• Mushrooms: Add earthy flavor and make the dish heartier.
• Cherry tomatoes: Add freshness and a juicy pop.
• Fresh basil: Adds a bright finish.
• Mozzarella: Makes the sauce extra cheesy and stretchy.

Best Tortellini Tip

Use refrigerated cheese tortellini for the fastest cooking time. Frozen tortellini also works, but it may need a few extra minutes.

Best Cream Sauce Tip

Do not boil the cream sauce hard after adding parmesan. A gentle simmer keeps the sauce smooth and creamy.