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Tortellini With Chicken and Spinach in Light Cream Sauce Recipe

Tortellini With Chicken and Spinach in Light Cream Sauce Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 chicken breasts
1 garlic clove
1 (5 oz) container baby spinach
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup chicken broth
1 (12 oz) package cheese tortellini
parmesan cheese

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	86.08 Kcal (360 kJ)
Calories from fat	64.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.17g	11%
Cholesterol	17.73mg	6%
Sodium	161.11mg	7%
Potassium	74.28mg	2%
Total Carbs	3.62g	1%
Sugars	0.05g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.25g	1%
Protein	1.78g	4%
Vitamin C	3.7mg	6%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	22mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	151.93 Kcal (636 kJ)
Calories from fat	113.88 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	12.65g	11%
Cholesterol	31.3mg	6%
Sodium	284.36mg	7%
Potassium	131.09mg	2%
Total Carbs	6.4g	1%
Sugars	0.09g	0%
Dietary Fiber	0.44g	1%
Protein	3.15g	4%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	6%
Iron	0.5mg	2%
Calcium	38.8mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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savory
bitter
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