Chicken Tortellini Spinach (Printable Version)
Hearty chicken tortellini with spinach, mushrooms, and fresh lemon. A cozy, quick one-pot meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Vegetables
01 -
1 medium onion, chopped
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2 medium carrots, diced
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2 stalks celery, diced
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1 cup cremini mushrooms, sliced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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3 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
→ Herbs and Spices
07 -
½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon onion powder
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1 teaspoon snipped thyme leaves
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½ teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
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1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
→ Proteins
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2 cups cooked shredded chicken
→ Liquids
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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8 cups chicken stock or broth
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Juice of 2 medium lemons (start with 1 and adjust to taste)
→ Pasta
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12 ounces refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 -
Heat olive oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion, diced carrots, celery, and sliced mushrooms. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables soften and begin to brown, about 6 to 7 minutes.
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Incorporate minced garlic, thyme leaves, and chopped rosemary. Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes if using. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
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Pour in chicken stock, scraping up any browned bits from the pot bottom. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
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Add shredded chicken and tortellini to the pot. Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes or as directed on the tortellini package until pasta is tender.
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Stir in baby spinach and juice of half a lemon. Cook another 1 to 2 minutes until spinach wilts.
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Remove pot from heat. Taste and add additional lemon juice, salt, or pepper as desired. Serve garnished with chopped parsley and a thyme sprig.
# Additional Notes:
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Adjust lemon juice incrementally to balance brightness without overpowering the soup.