TORTELLINI WITH CHICKEN FLORENTINE SAUCE

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quick & easy, 30 min dinner! A rich, hearty pasta dish, easy to omit or add ingredients depending on whats on hand.

Provided by cathyinhawaii

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

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

Baluku Johnson
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This dish was amazing! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Miranda Bosworth
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This recipe was a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the tortellini was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Mahim Bro
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would try it again with a different sauce.


Ralph Sosa
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I loved this recipe! It was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Gerli Dela
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This was a great recipe! The sauce was delicious and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ymran Khartabil
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


AHTSHAM SUNNY
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was tender and juicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hendrik Byleveld
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This recipe was a disaster! The sauce was watery and the tortellini was mushy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Veronica Phiri
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still good. I think I would add more garlic and herbs next time.


Sada Mhebi
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I loved this recipe! It was easy to make and the results were delicious. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Riziki Suleiman
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This dish was amazing! The sauce was so creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Lichen Mercury
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This recipe was a disappointment. The sauce was bland and the tortellini was overcooked. I would not recommend this recipe.


Mamun Md
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but it was still good. The sauce was very creamy and the chicken was tender. I think I would try it again with a different sauce.


Princess Niyah
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the tortellini was cooked al dente. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Dallas Heinonen
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This was a quick and easy recipe to make, and it turned out great. The sauce was delicious and the tortellini was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Mintu Miya
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The chicken was tender and juicy, the spinach and mushrooms added a nice earthy flavor, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Brian Nyamajiwa
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This tortellini dish was a hit with my family! The chicken florentine sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the tortellini cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.