This One Pot Creamy Chicken Tortellini is an easy weeknight dinner of tender chicken thighs tossed in a rich, cheesy sauce with crisp bacon, flavorful sun dried tomatoes, fresh baby spinach, and cheese tortellini. It is a complete dinner that only takes one pot and 30 minutes to make!
skillet with one pot creamy chicken and tortellini

One Pot Creamy Chicken Tortellini

Busy weeknights mean there isn’t a lot of time to get dinner on the table. One pot meals to the rescue! Easy recipes like my One Pot Mexican Chicken and Rice and this One Pot Creamy Chicken Tortellini save me time…not to mention they make clean-up easy! The less dishes I have to wash the better!

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There are so many amazing flavors going on in this One Pot Creamy Chicken Tortellini. You’ve got the intense sweet, tart flavor of sun-dried tomatoes, a rich, creamy, cheesy sauce that coats everything, and the salty, smoky flavor of bacon. Mmm, bacon, it really does make everything better.  All of those ingredients are cooked together with fresh baby spinach, chicken thighs with crispy skin, and cheese tortellini for a one pot dinner that the entire family will love.

One pot Creamy Chicken and Tortellini chicken thighs and tortellini

Helpful Tips to Make One Pot Creamy Chicken Tortellini:

  • Use refrigerated tortellini rather than frozen so it cooks quickly.
  • You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken thighs, or chicken breasts if you prefer.
  • Don’t want to cook bacon? You can use pre-cooked bacon or add sliced proscuitto instead!
  • If you don’t have a skillet big enough any large pot will work.

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ONE POT CREAMY CHICKEN TORTELLINI
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Servings: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes

One Pot Creamy Chicken Tortellini

This One Pot Creamy Chicken Tortellini is an easy weeknight dinner of tender chicken thighs tossed in a rich, cheesy sauce, crisp bacon, flavorful sun dried tomatoes, and fresh baby spinach.
skillet with one pot creamy chicken and tortellini
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5 from 1 vote

Ingredients

  • 4 Chicken Thighs, boneless, skin-on
  • 3 tablespoon Olive Oil, divided
  • 1 clove Garlic, finely diced
  • 3 tablespoon Flour
  • 1 1/2 cup Broth
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan, grated
  • 20 ounces Tortellini, refrigerated
  • 4 strips Bacon, cooked and chopped
  • 1 ounce Sun-dried tomatoes
  • 2 ounces Baby Spinach

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the chicken thighs (skin down). Cook chicken thighs for about 6 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
  • Remove chicken from skillet and place on a plate covered with foil.
  • Add 2 tablespoon of olive oil and the garlic to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute. Then add flour and cook for 2 minute.
  • Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet whisking until the mixture is smooth. Bring to a boil and add Parmesan.
  • Turn heat down to medium and add tortellini, bacon, sun-dried tomatoes, and spinach to the cream sauce. Cover pot and let cook for 5 minutes stirring occasionally to make sure the tortellini is coated in the sauce and doesn't stick to the bottom of the skillet.
  • After 5 minutes nestle the chicken thighs into the pasta and continue to cook with the lid on for 3-4 minutes until tortellini is heated through.
  • Serve with a little more Parmesan sprinkled on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 1174kcal, Carbohydrates: 74g, Protein: 50g, Fat: 75g, Saturated Fat: 29g, Cholesterol: 269mg, Sodium: 1452mg, Potassium: 653mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 2640IU, Vitamin C: 7.3mg, Calcium: 418mg, Iron: 5.9mg
Nutrition Disclaimer: We are not certified nutritionists. Nutrition facts are an estimate and are provided as a courtesy. They are generated by an online API which recognizes ingredient names and amounts and makes calculations based on the serving size. Results may vary.
Author: Kat Jeter & Melinda Caldwell
Course: Main dish

This post first appeared on The Slow Roasted Italian website.