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Chicken Tortellini with Feta Cream Sauce

Creamy feta and Parmesan sauce coats tender chicken tortellini with sautéed mushrooms and wilted spinach for a quick, comforting meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 9 oz package chicken tortellini (or cheese tortellini)
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 8 ounces sliced mushrooms
  • 3/4 cup half and half
  • 3/4 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 2 cups baby spinach leaves

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • Large Skillet
  • Colander
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the tortellini, and cook according to package directions (about 5–8 minutes) until tender; drain and set aside.
  2. While pasta cooks, heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until they are soft and lightly browned, about 4–6 minutes; remove the mushrooms from the pan and set aside.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour the half and half into the same skillet. Add the crumbled feta, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and fresh cracked pepper.
  5. Whisk constantly over medium-low heat until the cheeses melt and the sauce thickens, about 7–10 minutes; watch carefully to prevent scorching.
  6. Remove the skillet from the heat and add the cooked tortellini, sautéed mushrooms, and the baby spinach in handfuls; toss gently until the spinach wilts and everything is evenly coated in the sauce.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use cheese tortellini if chicken tortellini is unavailable.
  • Whisk the sauce continuously to prevent burning.
  • Adjust pepper to taste.
  • Serve as soon as spinach wilts for best texture.