Chicken Tortellini In Cream Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions, adding the broccoli during the last 5 minutes of cooking., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in butter until tender. Stir in the cheese, cream and seasonings. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 7-9 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add chicken; heat through., Drain tortellini and broccoli; toss with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with basil if desired.

Steps:

• Boil large pot of water.
• Cut chicken into 1" pieces. Set aside.
• Slice 1 clove fresh garlic. Set aside.
• Gently slice baby spinach into bite sized pieces. Set aside.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large saute pan.
• Add garlic. Saute until just light golden.
• Add chicken. Saute 3-4 minutes.
• Add heavy cream and chicken broth to saute pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
• Salt to taste at this point.
• Add baby spinach to saute pan. Turn off heat.
• When water boils add 1 tablespoon salt and tortellini. Cook according to package directions.
• Drain and add to saute pan. Stir.
• Serve into four pasta bowls.
• Top with parmesan cheese.
• *One variation of this dish is to add a tablespoon of chopped sun-dried tomatoes with the cream. It gives the dish a burst of flavor.

Steps:

• In pressure cooker, saute bacon for 2 minutes. Add butter, onions and parsley. Saute 2 minutes, stirring.
• Stir in chicken, carrot, tortellini,mushrooms (optional) and tarragon. Add broth and mix well. Secure lid. Over high heat, develop steam to high pressure. Reduce heat and maintain pressure and cook for 6 minutes. Release pressure and remove lid.
• Stir in asparagus. Over high heat, develop steam to med-high pressure and cook for 2 more minutes. Release pressure and remove lid.
• Combine milk, butter, 1/3 cup cheese in a bowl and blend thoroughly. Gradually add to chicken and tortellini mixture, gently stirring over medium heat until sauce thickens and becomes creamy.
• Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with additional cheese.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Heat the heavy cream, butter, nutmeg, 1 cup of the Parmesan and 1 teaspoon salt in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, whisking occasionally, until the cheese and butter are melted, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the tortellini and simmer until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken and sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.
• Bake until the chicken is just cooked through, the sauce has thickened and the top starts to turn golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with the parsley.

Steps:

• In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add onions, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper flakes. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until onions begin to brown on edges.
• Stir in broth and whipping cream; heat to boiling over high heat. Stir in tortellini, chicken and broccoli; return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until tortellini is cooked and broccoli is tender.
• Remove from heat; stir in cream cheese until melted. Let stand 5 minutes; stir. Top with Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese spread and milk until blended.
• Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onions and garlic; cook and stir 5 min. or until onions are crisp-tender. Stir in broth and pasta sauce. Bring to boil.
• Add pasta; stir. Cover; cook on medium heat 5 min., stirring occasionally. Add cream cheese mixture; cook and stir 3 to 5 min. or until heated through. Cover; cook 5 min. or until pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in spinach; cook, covered, 1 min. or just until wilted. Top with Parmesan.

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the tomatoes, spinach, basil, salt and pepper. Cook and stir over medium heat until liquid is absorbed, about 3 minutes., Stir in cream and cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, 8-10 minutes. , Drain tortellini; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with additional cheese if desired.

Steps:

• Bring a saucepan of water to a boil. Cook chicken in boiling water until no longer pink in the center, 7 to 10 minutes; drain.
• Bring chicken broth to a boil in a soup pot; add cheese tortellini, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until tortellini are cooked through and firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Stir chicken, cream of chicken soup, half-and-half, spinach, thyme, and black pepper with the tortellini; bring to a simmer and continue cooking until hot, 7 to 10 minutes. Serve hot.

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to the skillet and season with salt and pepper. Saute until chicken is cooked through and has browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from skillet and transfer to a bowl; cover to keep warm. Set aside.
• Deglaze pan with chicken broth over medium heat, scraping up any browned bits. Stir in pesto and heavy cream. Cook until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Mix in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Add in spinach and tomatoes. Cook until spinach begins to wilt, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Add tortellini and cooked chicken and continue cooking until bubbly and hot, 5 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese and serve.