Description
Chicken Tortellini Soup is the ultimate comfort dish that marries tender chicken, creamy cheese tortellini, and vibrant spinach in a savory broth. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for cozy dinners or busy weeknights, delivering rich flavors and heartwarming satisfaction in every spoonful. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a family favorite that warms both hearts and bellies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 12 oz frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Saut? until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes per side. Remove from pot and let rest.
- Add minced garlic to the pot and saut? for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a simmer.
- Add frozen tortellini and cook according to package instructions (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in fresh spinach during the last minute of cooking until wilted.
- Shred cooked chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the pot. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg