Chicken Prosciutto Tortellini

Tortellini is a popular type of stuffed pasta in Italian cuisine, and it can be filled with a variety of ingredients, including meat, cheese, or vegetables. Chicken prosciutto tortellini is a variation that features the flavors of chicken and prosciutto, resulting in a rich and savory pasta dish. It’s often enjoyed as a main course in Italian-inspired or modern cuisine.

Ingredients

For the Tortellini

1 pound of chicken breast, diced

4 ounces of prosciutto, chopped

1 package of fresh tortellini

Sea salt and pepper to taste

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

For the Marinara Sauce

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

Sea salt and pepper to taste

1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional, to balance the acidity of the tomatoes)

Instructions

Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and set aside.

In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced chicken and chopped prosciutto to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink and the prosciutto is slightly crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.

In a separate saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

Pour in the crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, and dried basil. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If the marinara sauce is too acidic, you can add a small amount of sugar to balance the flavors. Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Once the marinara sauce is ready, add the cooked tortellini to the skillet with the chicken and prosciutto. Pour the marinara sauce over the tortellini and chicken, and gently stir to combine.

Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the tortellini and marinara sauce. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.

Serve the chicken prosciutto tortellini in marinara sauce hot, and enjoy!

Feel free to adjust the ingredients and seasonings to suit your taste.

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