Creamy Chicken Tortellini with Spinach

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This easy 25-minute dinner packed with chicken, tortellini, fresh spinach, and garlic in a creamy tomato sauce is comfort food at its best. See Recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp olive oil 1/2 onion, sliced thin 1 bell pepper, sliced thin 16 oz. 99% lean ground chicken (or turkey) 2 garlic cloves, minced 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1/2 tsp black pepper Salt to taste 10 oz spinach tortellini (I used Trader Joe's) 14 oz canned fire roasted diced tomatoes (not drained) 4 tbsp reduced fat cream cheese 3 cups fresh baby spinach Salt and pepper See Recipe Now

Step 1 Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the bell peppers and onions. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and the onions begin to become translucent. Meanwhile, cook the tortellini according to package directions. See Recipe

Step 2 Add the ground chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes until browned and cooked through. See Recipe

Step 3 Add the garlic, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Cook for about 1 minute until garlic is fragrant. See Recipe

Step 4 Turn the heat down to medium. Add the diced tomatoes with their juice and the cream cheese. Stir until the cream cheese melts into a thick and creamy sauce. See Recipe

Step 5 Add the cooked tortellini and fresh spinach. See Recipe

Step 6 Stir together until the spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper as needed. Add fresh basil and/or Parmesan cheese if desired. See Recipe

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