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Chicken Tortellini

Matt Schwennesen
Author
Matt Schwennesen
Ph.D. Student and Tabletop Gaming Enthusiast
Table of Contents

Ingredients
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  • 2 large chicken breasts sliced into cubes
  • 1/2 cup of flour
  • 1/2 tsp each of salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder
  • 2 TBSP olive oil
  • 2 TBSP butter
  • 2 TBSP of minced garlic
  • 1 cup of chicken broth
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • 1 cup of Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp of red pepper flakes
  • 1/2 tsp each of oregano and thyme
  • 1/3 cup of chopped sun dried tomatoes
  • 1 19 oz bag of frozen tortellini

Directions
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  1. mix together flour, salt, pepper, garlic, and paprika
  2. dredge chicken breasts into the flour/seasoning mixture (salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder)
  3. in a skillet heat olive oil and butter on medium heat
  4. cook chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and reaches 165 degrees
  5. take the chicken out of the skillet and put it aside
  6. add garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and chicken broth to the skillet
  7. lower heat and add heavy cream and Parmesan cheese
  8. add the red pepper flakes, oregano, and thyme
  9. stir together well and let simmer
  10. add one bag of frozen tortellini, cover, and let cook for a few minutes
  11. once the tortellini is tender add the chicken back to the skillet and serve