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Lemon Chicken Tortellini

Name: Lemon Chicken Tortellini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. pieces; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 small sweet red pepper, julienned; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided; 1/3 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional; 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach; 6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 25 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Sep. 26, 2022

This recipe freezes really well so I toss extra helpings in the freezer for those hectic days that need fast meals.—Lorraine Caland, Thunder Bay, Ontario

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Ingredients

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-in. pieces
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 small sweet red pepper, julienned
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, optional
1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
6 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Directions

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink. Remove and keep warm. In the same pan, cook red pepper until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add 2 cups broth; bring to a boil.
Combine the flour, salt, pepper and remaining broth until smooth; gradually stir into the pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chicken, lemon zest and pepper sauce if desired. Add spinach; cook just until wilted. Drain pasta; toss with sauce. Sprinkle with cheese.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 358 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 69mg cholesterol, 883mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.

Lemon Chicken Tortellini

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