Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Spinach-Tomato & Tortellini

This is an easy, go-to recipe that I have pulled out many times over for my family and it's a huge hit every time. With great flavor and that comfort food factor that we all love so well it is one of the top ten meals I make. It has a Florentine flair with cheese tortellini, spinach, tomato and basil in a creamy sauce. I found this recipe back in 1990 along with all of the Pillsbury Bake-Off recipes and I just knew it had to be good and it was and still is! I serve this with Parmesan Chicken and a green salad - it's Jared's FAVORITE meal! Hope your family enjoys it as well!

Parmesan Chicken with

Creamy Spinach-Tomato & Tortellini

This is a delicious pasta dish that is sure to please your family. It is also very easy-to-make.

SERVES 4

INGREDIENTS

• 2 (9-oz.) pkg. refrigerated or 1 (19-oz.) pkg. frozen cheese-filled tortellini
• 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (9-oz.) pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed, undrained
• 1 (14 oz.) can diced tomato
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan or Romano cheese

WHAT TO DO

• Cook tortellini to desired doneness as directed on package. Drain; cover to keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in large skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; cook about 4 minutes or until tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally. Add spinach, tomato, basil, salt and pepper; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in whipping cream and cheese. Cook until mixture just comes to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low; stir in cooked tortellini. Cook an additional 4 to 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. If desired, serve with additional Parmesan cheese.

Parmesan Chicken

This chicken recipe is versatile, I serve it with a few different meals. 

Mr.P and the kids love it and it's easy to cook - that's good enough for me!

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS

• 4 boneless, skinless Chicken breast, rinsed and patted dry
• 2 tablespoon Butter, melted
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

WHAT TO DO

• Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Cover cookie sheet with parchment paper or non-stick foil; set aside.
• Mix all dry ingredients in a shallow bowl; set aside.
• Dip each chicken breast in melted butter and then into breadcrumb mixture, place on prepared cookie sheet.
• Bake at 400 degrees for 20 - 25 minutes.

ENJOY!

~THE DOMESTIC CURATOR~

RONDA

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