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Everyone needs a good Italian recipe and this basil sun dried tomato chicken tortellini is the one after your heart, plus it's all in one pan!
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Basil Sun Dried Tomato Chicken Tortellini

Everyone needs a good Italian recipe and this basil sun dried tomato chicken tortellini is the one after your heart, plus it's all in one pan!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Mom's Best 100 Easy Chicken Recipes
Keyword: basil, chicken, main dish, pasta, sun dried tomato, tortellini
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 1 Package Three Cheese Tortellini

For the Chicken

  • 2 Chicken Breasts boneless skinless
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning we used McCormick
  • Salt and Pepper just a pinch on each breast front and back

For the Sauce

  • 1 Tablespoon Butter unsalted
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper
  • 1 Cup Sun Dried Tomatoes Packed in Oil
  • 1 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese shredded
  • 1/4 Cup Basil chopped
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium high heat with a little olive oil.
  • Quickly season the chicken with the paprika, poultry seasoning and salt and pepper.
    2 Chicken Breasts, 1 1/2 teaspoons Paprika, 1 teaspoon Poultry Seasoning, Salt and Pepper
  • Add to the pan and turn to medium low heat.
  • Cook for 6-8 minutes and flip, cooking for an additional 5-6 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Remove to a plate to cool slightly.
  • Once the juices have redistributed, slice the chicken in thin pieces and set aside.
  • Turn the burner back to medium heat and place the same pan back on the burner with the butter.
    1 Tablespoon Butter
  • Add the garlic and red pepper flakes, and sun dried tomatoes and allow to cook for a few minutes.
    1 1/2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic, 1/4 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper, 1 Cup Sun Dried Tomatoes Packed in Oil
  • Next, add the heavy cream and allow to cook for 1 minute.
    1 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
  • Remove half of the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Add back in with the remaining sun dried tomatoes, and bring back to a simmer.
  • Allow to cook for 3 minutes and add the cheeses and basil.
    1/4 Cup Parmesan Cheese, 1/2 Cup Mozzarella Cheese, 1/4 Cup Basil
  • Meanwhile, cook the tortellini until it all floats to the top and is tender, then add to the pasta sauce with the chicken and season to taste.
    1 Package Three Cheese Tortellini, Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 493kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 476mg | Potassium: 651mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1474IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 212mg | Iron: 2mg