Tortellini with Chicken, Spinach, and Mushrooms in a Light Vodka Sauce
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Happy 2015!Ā Ā Have you started making your New Year’s resolutions?Ā I have.Ā This year I want to make sure I exercise several times a week.Ā Ā Ā I also want to work to create more original recipes on my blog.Ā Finally, I want to get Back to Balance.Ā Ā What does this mean exactly?Ā Ā I want to be able to balance my full time special education job, my food blog, and my personal life so that I am able to do all three things to the best of my ability.
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One of the first ways I’m going to do this is by working on my weeknight meals.Ā Ā I’m pretty good about menu planning every Sunday and shopping for my ingredients and I want to continue to do that.Ā However, I’d really like to make sure I’m only spending about 30 minutes making dinner each night.Ā Some nights I end up spending over an hour in the kitchen and I miss out on spending time with my husband.Ā In order to do this I need to start making recipes with simple and fresh ingredients and I’m starting with this delicious recipe for BUITONIĀ® Three Cheese Tortellini with Chicken, Spinach, and Mushrooms in a Light Vodka Sauce.
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I know the name of the dish makes it sound complicated but I had the meal on the table and ready to go in 30 minutes.Ā Ā I used simple, easy to find ingredients from my local Walmart.Ā Ā I also used fresh spinach and mushrooms instead of canned or frozen.Ā Then the star of this dish is the BUITONIĀ® Three Cheese Tortellini.Ā The tortellini is tender semolina pasta rings filled with three cheeses: fresh creamy ricotta, aged Parmesan and Romano.Ā It comes in a 20 oz. bag which makes it not only perfect for dinner but also for leftovers the next day.Ā That means I don’t have to worry about packing a lunch in the morning because I can just grab a bowl of the leftover tortellini.
The first thing I did was start the sauce.Ā It needed to simmer on the stove for 30 minutes while the rest of the meal is being made.Ā Ā The sauce is simple to make with just 6 ingredients.Ā Ā It’s simmered over low heat and then lowfat milk is added at the very end.
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While the sauce was simmering I brought a large pot of water to a boil and added the tortellini.Ā Did you know that BUITONIĀ® pasta is only made with 3 ingredients?Ā Ā It’s simply semolina flour, fresh eggs, and water; that’s it! Then the tortellini is filled with carefully crafted Italian cheeses: ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan and Romano.Ā It’s really more then just pasta, it’s a meal filled with quality ingredients.
While the tortellini was cooking I began sauteing the chicken breasts in olive oil.Ā Ā Once it was cooked I added in the garlic, mushrooms, and spinach and cooked for just a few more minutes.Ā Ā That’s it!Ā Ā It’s that easy to create a fresh and delicious weekday supper that the entire family can enjoy.
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To put the dish together I scooped up the fresh tortellini and placed it on two plates.Ā Ā Then I ladled on the light vodka sauce.Ā I finished it off with the sauteed chicken, mushrooms, and spinach.Ā Ā This pasta dish smelled great and looked good too!Ā Ā It’s a great combination of fresh ingredients that makes for a tasty weeknight dinner.Ā Ā There was plenty leftover for both my husband and I to enjoy it for lunch the next day as well.Ā Best of all was that start to finish I had it on the table in 30 minutes so I could spend more time in the evening with my husband.
- For the Light Vodka Sauce:
- 28 oz. crushed tomatoes
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 c. vodka
- 1 T. Italian seasonings
- Black pepper and salt
- 3/4 c. lowfat milk
- For the pasta:
- 20 oz. BUITONIĀ® Three Cheese Tortellini
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- salt and pepper
- 1 T. olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 c. mushrooms, sliced
- 2 c. fresh spinach
- Combine the crushed tomatoes, garlic cloves, vodka, Italian seasonings, salt, and pepper in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Meanwhile, heat a large pot filled with water over high heat. Add the tortellini and cook for 8 minutes. Drain and keep warm.
- Cut the chicken breasts into 1 inch thick strips. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes or until it is no longer pink.
- Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Stir in the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes. Add in the spinach and cook until just wilted. Remove from heat.
- Add the lowfat milk to the vodka sauce and stir well. Cook for 2 minutes then remove from heat.
- To serve scoop the tortellini onto a plate. Spoon the light vodka sauce over top of the tortellini. Top the pasta off with the chicken, mushroom, and spinach mixture.
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What a delicious meal. It looks gorgeous, too! I love that the tortellini is only made with three ingredients! #client
This sounds like an amazing dish and I will have to try making it. I have never made a vodka sauce before so it will be interesting. I love that the prep and cook time all together is only 30 minutes. Thanks for sharing.
This looks sp delicious. I love mushrooms. This is the first time I am hearing about this brand. Will have to try this for sure. I really love the recipe as well. Thanks for sharing.
That looks fantastic. Real nice and easy meal.
This looks delicious. I would make it but my husband isn’t a fan of spinach or tortellini.
Everything about this recipe would appeal to my husband! I think it came together nicely and looks just amazing.
Thanks! It’s super easy to make and really tasty!
This sounds delicious. I am always looking for ways to mix pasta and chicken!
Thanks for sharing the recipe! I will have to try making this one of these days. š
That sounds like an amazing meal! I love thins like this that are easy to whip up!