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    Creamy Chicken, Asparagus, and Bacon Tortellini

    By Julia | Updated: Mar 03, 2018 | Published: Nov 07, 2017 | 25 Comments

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    Creamy Chicken, Asparagus, and Bacon Tortellini - a delicious and quick way to cook tortellini at home!

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    You just can't go wrong with the combination of cream, tortellini, bacon, and chicken (cooked in olive oil and Italian seasoning). Add asparagus to that, and you have a really great looking and delicious dinner!

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    Next time you see the package of tortellini at your local grocery store, you know what to make!

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    First, cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, and while tortellini are cooking, steam or boil asparagus to the desired crispiness.
    Then, cook the chicken in olive oil and Italian seasoning, then combine all the ingredients (including chopped cooked bacon) in a large skillet:

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    Next, add heavy cream and boil for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens. You can also add shredded Parmesan cheese (optional) if you desire.

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    Enjoy!

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    4.84 from 54 votes

    Creamy Chicken and Tortellini with Asparagus and Bacon (30-Minute Meal)

    Creamy Chicken, Asparagus, and Bacon Tortellini - delicious Italian-style dinner you can make at home! 
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories per serving 638 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups tortellini , uncooked
    • ½ pound asparagus
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 lb chicken breast , chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 8 slices bacon , cooked and chopped
    • 1 cup heavy cream
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese , shredded
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    Instructions 

    • Cook tortellini according to the package instructions, and then drain.
    • While the tortellini is cooking, cook the asparagus as you prefer: steam it or boil it in hot water. I boiled it quickly in hot water to the desired crispiness. Drain.
    • Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Add chopped chicken breast, sprinkle it generously with salt and Italian seasoning and cook the chicken, occasionally stirring, until it is completely cooked through.
    • In the skillet where you just cooked chicken, combine cooked tortellini, cooked asparagus, cooked chicken, and ⅔ of the amount of chopped cooked bacon (reserving the rest of the bacon for later).
    • Add heavy cream. Bring to boil and boil for 1-2 minutes, occasionally stirring. Sauce should thicken. Add shredded Parmesan cheese, if desired, and stir it in, while the sauce is boiling. Remove from heat.
    • Top with the remaining chopped cooked bacon and serve.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Creamy Chicken and Tortellini with Asparagus and Bacon (30-Minute Meal)
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    638
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    40
    g
    62
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    19
    g
    119
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.04
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    12
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    180
    mg
    60
    %
    Sodium
     
    893
    mg
    39
    %
    Potassium
     
    678
    mg
    19
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    27
    g
    9
    %
    Fiber
     
    3
    g
    13
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    43
    g
    86
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1394
    IU
    28
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    5
    mg
    6
    %
    Calcium
     
    211
    mg
    21
    %
    Iron
     
    3
    mg
    17
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Debi

      May 06, 2021 at 5:58 pm

      Made this using spinach instead of asparagus and was really really good. This goes in the save file for sure!

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      • Jeannie

        August 02, 2021 at 10:05 pm

        Hi, Debi. I love asparagus but I love spinach too! When you substitute spinach for the asparagus, do you just chop it up? And when do you add it to the skillet?
        Thank you!

        Reply
    2. Dolores Edwards

      February 14, 2021 at 7:10 pm

      This was so easy to make and it was absolutely delicious. Made it for Valentines dinner and my husband wants me to it again.

      Reply
    3. Alessa Lozano

      April 15, 2020 at 9:31 pm

      About how many people does this serve?! My boyfriend and i loved this recipe and want to make it for about 6 people...would I need to use more than listed?

      Reply
    4. Jennifer Kniss

      July 24, 2019 at 10:19 pm

      This dish was awesome!!! My son loved it and I would def make again. I made a slight alteration. I added mushrooms and used regular cream! Thanks for sharing this wonderful dish!!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        July 28, 2019 at 11:59 am

        You are very welcome! So glad you enjoyed this recipe! The addition of mushrooms sounds delicious!

        Reply
    5. SHEENA W

      May 30, 2019 at 3:54 pm

      My family's new favorite dish. Thank you!!!

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      • Julia

        June 03, 2019 at 1:26 pm

        I am so pleased to hear that! Thank you for your kind words!

        Reply
    6. Melinda

      April 10, 2019 at 9:23 pm

      My family of 4 LOVED this meal! Made exactly as instructed...Thank you!

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      • Julia

        June 03, 2019 at 4:47 pm

        I am so happy to hear you enjoyed this recipe! 🙂

        Reply
    7. Gary

      February 21, 2019 at 3:47 pm

      We don't use the cream, switched in green beans for the asparagus, and serve with alfredo or marinara. The picky eaters are happier.

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 22, 2019 at 9:24 pm

        So happy to hear you liked this dish! You've made some wonderful substitutions!

        Reply
    8. hillary

      December 05, 2018 at 12:44 pm

      Could you use fat free half and half in place of the heavy cream to make it a little healthier?

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 09, 2018 at 1:58 am

        Yes, you can. Just add the half-and-half gradually, start by adding half the amount, bring to boil, mix with the cheese on simmer. Then gradually add more half-and-half.

        Reply
    9. Dayle

      November 28, 2018 at 6:29 pm

      Could you substitute kielbasa of some sort for the chicken? I love chicken but we’ve had a lot of it lately 🙂 thanks!

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 03, 2018 at 4:16 am

        I think kielbasa will be delicious in this recipe!

        Reply
    10. Emily Robinson

      November 25, 2018 at 4:50 pm

      I love making this recipe on Sunday and portioning it out to take for lunches all week long. It's easy and delicious and it's a great way to get my husband to eat some veggies 🙂

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      • Julia

        November 26, 2018 at 2:45 am

        Emily, I am so glad you enjoy this recipe! What a great idea to use tortellini for lunch!

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    11. Cheyenne

      April 25, 2018 at 2:28 pm

      Do you make anything to go with this? I am planning on using this recipe for my parent's first visit to my new home! I wanted side ideas if you have any thoughts? Delicious!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        May 03, 2018 at 4:44 pm

        Thank you! I think the best side dish to go with this would be a big salad with lots of greens, such as a spinach salad or an arugula salad.

        Reply
    12. Susan

      April 22, 2018 at 5:50 pm

      How much is one serving? A cup?

      Reply
    13. Krista Ridenour

      November 19, 2017 at 5:11 pm

      As soon as I saw this recipe, I knew my family would love it. Sure enough, the pot was licked clean and I will be making this recipe on a regular basis.

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      • Julia

        November 24, 2017 at 9:56 pm

        Thank you, Krista! I am glad your family enjoyed this recipe! 🙂

        Reply
      • Sierra

        August 29, 2019 at 6:49 pm

        I found this recipe on Pinterest and I am so glad I did. It is seriously so good and super easy to make! The only thing I did differently is with the preparation of the asparagus. I oven roasted it but only because I like the flavor more. Otherwise I followed the recipe. Will definitely make again!

        Reply
        • Julia

          September 28, 2019 at 5:31 pm

          I am so glad you tried this recipe and liked it! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind comment!

          Reply

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