Sue’S Spicy Tomato Basil Tortellini
- 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, divided
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 habanero pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) fire-roasted diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup shredded Italian cheese blend
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken, 1 tsp. Italian seasoning, salt and pepper; saute until meat is no longer pink, about 5 minutes. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, add onion, habanero pepper, garlic and the remaining Italian seasoning and oil; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes; cook and stir until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Stir in cream; bring to a boil. Add tortellini, chicken and cheese; heat through. Top with basil to serve.
frozen cheese tortellini, olive oil, chicken breasts, italian seasoning, salt, pepper, onion, pepper, garlic, tomatoes, heavy whipping cream, italian cheese, fresh basil
Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/sue-s-spicy-tomato-basil-tortellini/ (may not work)