Chicken Stew with Tortellini
Source of Recipe
Marla
Recipe Introduction
Dress up leftover chicken by stirring it into this easy-to-prepare stew. Chunks
of yellow squash and sweet pepper accompany plump tortellini and beet greens.
List of Ingredients
Chicken Stew with Tortellini
2 cups water
1 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 medium yellow summer squash
6 cups torn beet greens, turnip greens, or spinach
1 medium green sweet pepper, coarsely chopped
1 cup dried cheese-filled tortellini pasta
1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
1 medium carrot, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoon snipped fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 tablespoon snipped fresh basil
Recipe
In a Dutch oven bring water and chicken broth to boiling. Meanwhile, halve summer
squash lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices. Add squash, greens, sweet pepper,
pasta, onion, carrot, rosemary, seasoning blend, and pepper to Dutch oven.
Return to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, about 15 minutes or until pasta
and vegetables are nearly tender.
Stir in chicken. Cook, covered, about 5 minutes more or until pasta and vegetables
are tender. Stir fresh basil into soup.
Makes 6 servings
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