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January 15, 2014 ·

Chicken Tortellini Stir Fry ~ healthy!

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This meal is one I was sure that my family would not eat.  It was too easy and way too healthy for the likes of this brood!  This meal was on the table in 15 minutes flat!  No joke, fer reals.

Ya know I’ve been trying to eat good stuff.  Fresh food.  No sugar.  Are you sick of me talking about it?  Sorry.  I’ll show you a way to creamy cheese this recipe up…have no fear the lover of buttah and cheese is still here!

IMG_1693You can use any precooked chicken sausage you like, I chose to use andouille sausage for a smoky spicy flavor.  I cut it in 1/2 inch chunks and fried it in a skillet with a little bit of olive oil.  When the sausage starts to brown add in the peppers and onion, cook until soft.

IMG_1694First you will have cooked your frozen tortellini according to the directions on the package, you can do this while you are sautéing the sausage, peppers, and onions. Drain tortellini and add to the pan, allow pasta to brown just slightly.   Now add in beans,  that you drained and rinsed, stir.

 

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Next add in fresh spinach and chicken broth stir, cover, and cook over low heat for 3 minutes or until beans are heated through and spinach is slightly wilted.

 

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Chicken Tortellini Stir Fry
serves 6

1 pound Chicken Sausage, precooked any flavor (I used andouille.)
9 ounce package frozen Cheese Tortellini
1 Red Bell Pepper, deseeded and sliced
1 small sweet Onion, sliced (approximately 1 cup)
1 can Cannellini Beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups fresh Spinach
1 cup Chicken Broth
Pepper to taste

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions, strain and set aside.

2. Cut red pepper and onions in thin slices, slice chicken sausage into 1/2 slices. Heat frying pan over medium high heat add in sausage and cook until starting to brown, add in peppers and onion cook until soft.

3. Add cooked tortellini to your frying pan, cook until tortellini starts to brown. Keep ingredients moving in pan so they don’t burn.

4. Lastly add spinach, beans and chicken broth give it all a good stir, cover and let cook on medium for 3 minutes.

Optional 1: At the end add in 4 ounces of cream cheese and 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese, add 1 more cup of chicken broth to make this a creamy cheese dish!

Option 2: Leave tortellini out and serve over brown rice.

Enjoy!

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I gave you the option on the print out to cream and cheese it up.  I did not do so thus I have no photos of how amazing this must be.  I came up with this recipe from a recipe Big D found on pinterest.  I just sort of came up with my own version based upon what she told me was in it.  I have not tried the creamy dreamy version, just so you know the goodness of this version lies solely on the word of Big D.  No pressure D.

I also added a second option, which was my sons idea because he was not fond of the tortellini in this dish although his plate was clean.  He suggested I leave out the pasta and serve this over brown rice.  Who is this kid?  Is he trying to take my job er something? Go to school!  Git autta here!

IMG_1700I served it with a bagged super salad I found at Costco it was full of broccoli slaw, kale, brussel sprouts, pumpkin seeds, and cranberries I ditched the poppy seed dressing it came with and drizzled mine with balsamic vinegar, it was good.  No seriously it was really good.

Have you made any changes in your diet lately?

Do tell!   I’d love to hear what you’re doing?

Thanks for stopping by!
XOX Sheila

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  1. Kim | Just For Clicks says

    January 15, 2014 at 8:05 am

    Looks delish my Friend! I’m saying no to white sugar…. so will have to take your son’s advice and sub brown rice! 🙂 We’ve been making a TON of stir-fry lately… never thought to add beans. GREAT idea my Friend. And I know the salad you are talking about…. I got a bag at Costco to serve for dinner when guests were coming and I was short on time. SO good!

    • Sheila says

      January 15, 2014 at 10:03 am

      I add beans to everything!

  2. kelley {mountain mama cooks} says

    January 15, 2014 at 8:17 am

    Love how simple this is! It’s made with ingredients I always have some variation of on hand. This is one of the meals that great for leftovers too- love the easy lunches the next day!

    • Sheila says

      January 15, 2014 at 10:03 am

      If there were leftovers I would have eaten for lunch for sure. I am staying away from carbs, so I loved how easy it was just to pick out what I couldn’t eat from this dish!

  3. Trevor aka The Burger Nerd says

    January 15, 2014 at 10:58 am

    Recipe looks great! To be honest, if I were to make it, I would probably leave out the pasta. Don’t get me wrong, I may be “The Burger Nerd” but I do looove me some pasta and the pasta you used looks delicious. Just that even before you added the pasta it looked like a big filling meal all on it’s own – especially with the beans. Great idea for a quick and easy meal, thanks for sharing it. 🙂

  4. Norma | Allspice and Nutmeg says

    January 15, 2014 at 11:05 am

    This looks fantastic. This is my kind of meal – full of good stuff, healthy.

    • Sheila says

      January 18, 2014 at 11:35 am

      Thanks! I’m trying;) A cookie sure does sound good though!

  5. Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says

    January 17, 2014 at 9:07 am

    What a yummy looking pasta salad! I have been trying to eat more vegetables. I’m trying to eat a sizable portion for lunch and dinner.

    • Sheila says

      January 18, 2014 at 11:36 am

      More vegetables is a good thing! It’s just not always the easiest!

  6. Rachel Cooks says

    January 19, 2014 at 7:57 am

    I love keeping chicken sausage on hand for quick meals like this. Love the idea of tortellini! Yum!

    • Sheila says

      January 20, 2014 at 9:25 pm

      I love chicken sausage for this reason too. Thanks for stopping in Rachel, hope you are well! xox Sheila

  7. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    January 21, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    Love how simple and hearty this meal is! I think I could get my husband to go for this!

  8. Elsie says

    January 30, 2014 at 7:00 am

    Amazing! I opted for the unhealthy version, this time. next time I will try the healthy one.. anyway.. my family and I loved it! felt like we were at Olive Garden. 😉 keep up the good work, Sheila! everything I have tried from your blog, have been big hits!

    your old school chum,
    Elsie

  9. Kristen says

    September 15, 2014 at 11:59 am

    I am bookmarking this to make ASAP! So glad you put it in your menu plan this week!

    • Sheila says

      September 16, 2014 at 12:16 pm

      You are very welcome! Enjoy!

  10. Jenny H says

    September 16, 2014 at 11:53 am

    I am so excited to make this dish tonight!! What about instead of the cream cheese/chicken broth creamy sauce just putting in a can of cream of chicken soup?? I think I am going to give that a try. I am not a cook so this easy and healthy dish is right up my alley. Thanks for posting!!

    • Sheila says

      September 16, 2014 at 12:17 pm

      I think that sounds like it would work! Enjoy and thanks for stopping by 😉 Enjoy the rest of your week.

  11. Amanda says

    September 21, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    We made this tonight for my birthday dinner… the original recipe you posted. It was DELICIOUS! We will definitely be making this a staple in our home. Even my picky 2 year old ate this 🙂 Thank you

    • Sheila says

      September 22, 2014 at 10:53 am

      I am so glad your family loved it!! Thanks for taking the time to let me know! xox Sheila

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