Chicken Tortellini

By: Kristen Baer

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 30 minutes

In the midst of the winter season with incessant snowy days and chilly nights, warm and inviting dishes such as this chicken tortellini feel like a big hug comforting you from the inside out. This dish not only tastes delicious but also smells amazing. As this delicious pasta dish simmers on the stove, your kitchen will be filled with the savory scent of the chicken and the sweet notes of the sun-dried tomatoes. The combination of the subtle undertones of the rotisserie chicken and the tortellini are brought to life by the bright, lively colors of the tomato and spinach, making this dish very pleasing to the eye. When cooked, spinach develops a more robust and acidic taste that perfectly compliments the tart tomatoes. Spinach also has many nutrients,  containing the ability to make your skin glow from the inside out with its abundance of antioxidants.  Spinach is high in vitamins A, C, and E, all of which promote healthy skin by providing skin with hydration through oil production (Al-Qumboz). Similarly, the inclusion of chicken serves as a source of vitamin B-12 and iron which both aid in overall bodily functions and development (Marangoni). More specifically, the presence of vitamin B vitamin assists cell reproduction which has been found to aid in skin rejuvenation (B vitamins). This dish has the potential to fulfill your craving for something fresh, yet warm, that will excite your taste buds while also benefiting your body. 

Maybe you could even gather around a fire and enjoy a bowl of this heavenly dish!