Lemon Chicken Tortellini

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Taste of Home"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 15mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 1 (19 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1⁄2 small red sweet bell pepper, julienned
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (to taste)
• 1⁄4 teaspoon pepper (to taste)
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
• 1⁄2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) package fresh Baby Spinach
• 6 tablespoons shredded parmesan cheese

directions

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a big skillet, saute chicken in butter until no longer pink.
3. Remove and keep warm.
4. In the same pan, cook red pepper until crisp-tender.
5. Add in garlic; cook 1 minute.
6. Add in 2 cups broth; bring to a boil.
7. Combine the flour, salt, pepper, and remaining broth until smooth; gradually stir into the pan.
8. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
9. Stir in the chicken, lemon peel, and pepper sauce; add in spinach; cook just until wilted.
10. Drain pasta; toss with sauce.
11. Sprinkle with cheese.