Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
- 1 carrot chopped
- 1 stalk celery chopped
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 can diced tomatoes 14 oz, with juices
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 package fresh cheese-filled tortellini 12 oz
- 2 cups packed fresh spinach, chopped or kale
- 1 bay leaf
- parmesan for serving
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt & pepper.
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In a large dutch oven, cook onion and chicken until browned (chicken does not need to be cooked through).
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Add seasonings, chicken broth, tomatoes, carrots, celery, and bay leaf. Simmer 10 minutes.
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Remove the bay leaf. Stir in tortellini and spinach, simmer an additional 7 minutes or until tortellini is tender.
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Garnish with parmesan cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 242
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Cholesterol: 52mg
Sodium: 923mg
Potassium: 553mg
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 3g
Protein: 20g
Vitamin A: 3449%
Vitamin C: 20%
Calcium: 122%
Iron: 3%