Marry Me Chicken Tortellini (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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2 tablespoons olive oil, split for use.
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1 tablespoon butter for cooking.
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1 pound chicken breast, diced into chunks about an inch big.
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground.
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika powder.
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1 1/2 teaspoons Italian blend herbs.
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2 tablespoons regular all-purpose flour.
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4 garlic cloves, finely chopped.
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1 shallot, chopped finely.
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1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper for heat.
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1/4 cup tomato paste concentrate.
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1/4 cup sun-dried tomato pieces in oil.
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2 cups broth made from chicken stock.
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1 pound cheese-stuffed tortellini pasta.
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1 cup heavy cream for richness.
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3 cups fresh spinach, loosely cut up.
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1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded fresh.
# Instructions:
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Stir chicken pieces with flour and spices until they're evenly dusted.
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Heat butter and part of the oil, cook chicken until golden and done. Set aside.
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Cook garlic, shallots, and tomatoes in the rest of the oil. Stir in tomato paste, broth, and spices.
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Drop tortellini into the sauce. Cover and let cook, giving a quick stir halfway through.
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Mix in chicken, spinach, cream, and parmesan. Keep stirring until smooth and full of flavor.
# Notes:
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Everything is ready in less than half an hour.
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Reheat leftovers with a splash of water for moisture.
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Tweak how much tortellini you add if you'd like.