Tortellini With Chicken Florentine Sauce Recipe

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Tortellini With Chicken Florentine Sauce

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Ingredients:

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1 lb frozen cheese tortellini
1 (18 oz) package frozen spinach
4 oz 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 tbsp butter
black pepper
1 handful fresh parsley, chopped
2 tbsp flour

Directions:

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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	491.34 Kcal (2057 kJ)
Calories from fat	202.37 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.49g	35%
Cholesterol	82.17mg	27%
Sodium	1133.17mg	47%
Potassium	358.29mg	8%
Total Carbs	49.79g	17%
Sugars	3.21g	13%
Dietary Fiber	3.03g	12%
Protein	23.18g	46%
Vitamin C	9.8mg	16%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	2.5mg	14%
Calcium	440.4mg	44%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	171.61 Kcal (718 kJ)
Calories from fat	70.68 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.85g	35%
Cholesterol	28.7mg	27%
Sodium	395.78mg	47%
Potassium	125.14mg	8%
Total Carbs	17.39g	17%
Sugars	1.12g	13%
Dietary Fiber	1.06g	12%
Protein	8.1g	46%
Vitamin C	3.4mg	16%
Iron	0.9mg	14%
Calcium	153.8mg	44%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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