Tortellini With Chicken Florentine Sauce Recipe

Name: Tortellini With Chicken Florentine Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb frozen cheese tortellini; 1 (18 ounce) package frozen spinach; 4 ounces mixed mushrooms, sliced; 6 chicken breast tenders, chopped into 1-inch pieces (about two cups raw); 3/4 cup half-and-half; 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups stock; 1 cup sliced shallot; 8 large garlic cloves, sliced fairly thick; 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded; 1/2 cup romano cheese, shredded; 2 tablespoons butter; black pepper; 1 handful fresh parsley, chopped; 2 tablespoons flour

Servings: persons

1 lb frozen cheese tortellini
1 (18 ounce) package frozen spinach
4 ounces mixed mushrooms, sliced
6 chicken breast tenders, chopped into 1-inch pieces (about two cups raw)
3/4 cup half-and-half
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups stock
1 cup sliced shallot
8 large garlic cloves, sliced fairly thick
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, shredded
1/2 cup romano cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons butter
black pepper
1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons flour

1
cook tortellini al dente, according to package directions while preparing the rest of ingredients. Do not overcook them!
2
saute shallots and garlic in butter about 5-6 minutes.
3
add chicken pieces and fry for 3-5 minutes, until outside is cooked.
4
pour in 1 cup of chicken broth and add frozen spinach, reduce heat and cook till spinach thaws.
5
add sliced mushrooms, bring to a simmer.
6
add 1/2 & 1/2 with the Parmesan cheese & season with lots of black pepper.
7
let simmer a few minutes.
8
stir flour into remaining chicken broth and add to mixture, stir til thick.
9
stir in Romano and parsley, reduce heat to keep warm.
10
toss with the tortellini.
11
If sauce is too thick, you can add more 1/2 &1/2 or more chicken stock, depending on your taste.
12
Omit the chicken for a vegetarian meal.

1382

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

133

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb frozen cheese tortellini, 1 (18 ounce) package frozen spinach, 4 ounces mixed mushrooms, sliced, 6 chicken breast tenders, chopped into 1-inch pieces (about two cups raw), and more.

Yes, Tortellini With Chicken Florentine Sauce falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Tortellini With Chicken Florentine Sauce

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