One-Pot Chicken & Tortellini

By GratefulSea

source: https://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/one-pot-creamy-chicken-and-tortellini/3fa3ed32-5b84-4c78-8815-4b62cafda317
Add mushrooms and, maybe, spinach or artichokes

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 Tablespoons butter
• 1 carton (32 oz) chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
• 1 cup frozen organic garden peas, thawed (from 10-oz bag)
• 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup finely shredded fresh basil leaves

Preparation

Step 1

Rub chicken with Italian seasoning, pepper flakes and salt. In 5-quart Dutch oven, melt butter over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in butter 3 to 4 minutes without moving, until browned on first side. Stir, and cook 2 minutes longer.

Add broth and whipping cream; heat to boiling. Stir in tortellini; return to boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 14 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in peas; cook 2 to 4 minutes longer or until peas are cooked. Sauce will be thin. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Let stand 3 minutes; stir. Top with basil.