1-First Steps: Preparation and Cooking the Chicken Begin by dicing the chicken breasts, mincing garlic if needed, and measuring out other items. This setup helps everything run smoothly from the start.

2-First Steps: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper, and sauté for 5-7 minutes until it’s golden and cooked through.

3-Building the Sauce and Adding Tortellini: After removing the chicken, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in the same pot. Whisk in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, then stir in 2 ½ cups chicken broth and let it thicken for 2 minutes.

4-Building the Sauce and Adding Tortellini: Add 20 ounces refrigerated tortellini, bring to a boil, and cook for 4 minutes while stirring occasionally. This step ensures the pasta absorbs the flavors well.

5-Finishing Touches: Lower the heat and stir in ½ cup heavy cream and ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, cooking for another minute until smooth. Return the chicken to the pot with 1 ½ cups fresh spinach and cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.

6-Finishing Touches: Finally, fold in 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes and garnish with chopped parsley before serving. For more tortellini tips, check out this guide on cooking tortellini.