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Easy One-Pot Creamy Chicken Tortellini Soup with Spinach

Close-up of a bowl of creamy chicken tortellini soup featuring pasta, shredded chicken, spinach, and carrots.
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Make this simple, comforting, one-pot creamy chicken tortellini soup. It is a quick weeknight dinner that tastes rich and velvety.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth. Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Return the browned chicken to the pot. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Stir in the diced tomatoes and the refrigerated tortellini. Cook according to package directions, usually about 3 to 5 minutes, until the tortellini float and are tender.
  6. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream until fully combined. Do not let the soup boil after adding the cream.
  7. Stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts completely.
  8. Remove the pot from the heat. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and the soup is creamy. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For a Tuscan flavor variation, add 1 teaspoon of dried basil and a pinch of red pepper flakes with the Italian seasoning.
  • You can substitute frozen tortellini for refrigerated, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
  • If you prefer shredded chicken, cook the chicken breasts whole in the broth, remove them, shred them, and return them to the soup before adding the cream.

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