This 5-ingredient Creamy Spinach Tortellini makes a quick and tasty dinner that all the family will love!
Can you believe that this scrumptious-looking dinner is made out of 5 ingredients and the cooking time is under 30 minutes? Indeed, it is true. It is a life saver when you are short on time and have a hungry family waiting for dinner.
I love cooking with tortellini. I used to make tortellini myself (thank you, mom, for teaching me!), but I have had to use store-bought for the past couple of years. It saves a ton of time, plus, the store-bought tortellini tastes great as well! I especially like the Three Cheese Tortellini by Buitoni, so that’s what I used in this recipe. You can find this in Walmart and a lot of other large supermarkets.
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Here is a list of the necessary ingredients:
- 20 oz. package of Three Cheese Tortellini (or your favorite kind)
- 8 oz. of cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups of chicken or vegetable stock
- 6 cups of loosely packed baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup of shredded Colby Jack or mozzarella cheese
Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, simmer cream cheese with chicken stock for about 10 minutes.
Add spinach to the cream cheese sauce and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Add tortellini and mix well with the sauce.
Lastly, sprinkle the tortellini with some cheese and bake in an oven preheated to 400°F for about 10 minutes, until the cheese melts.
Your dinner is ready! I told you it’s going to be easy. 🙂 Serve the Creamy Spinach Tortellini with some fresh salad on the side.
I cannot wait to hear how you enjoyed this recipe, friends! I’d love to see some photos, so make sure you snap a picture and add #cooktoria on Instagram.
- 20 oz. Three Cheese Tortellini (or your favorite kind)
- 8 oz. cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
- 6 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves
- 1 cup Colby Jack or mozzarella cheese, shredded
- Start by cooking the tortellini according to package instructions.
- Meanwhile, in a large, oven proof skillet, simmer the cream cheese with chicken broth for about 10 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400F.
- Add spinach to the cream cheese sauce and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add tortellini, mix everything well and sprinkle the shredded cheese on top.
- Place the skillet in the oven and bake for about 7-10 minutes, until the cheese melts.
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I’m not sure if I did something wrong? I can’t get the cream cheese to melt. It’s taking longer than 10 minutes and it’s still a massive chunk. What should I do?
Hi Adam! Do you use the stock together with cream cheese? Make sure you bring the stock to a gentle simmer and stir the cream cheese continuously. Let me know how this dish worked out for you!
This recipe was delicious!!! Added some chicken cooked in garlic for some extra flavor.
Yummy!
Am I the only one having trouble getting all of the cream cheese to melt?
Hi Kathy! Are you using low heat to melt the cream cheese?
I couldn’t get mine to melt either 😭
What kind of cream cheese did you use, Abbi? Are you using low heat to melt it?
C’était vraiment excellent et très facile!Merci pour cette recette qui nous sort de la routine.
Great! I am happy you enjoyed it, Lea-Rose!
This is delicious added BBQ chicken breast and all that cheese ❤️ Will make this often, thank you!
BBQ chicken sounds like a great addition, Connie! Thank you!
I first pureed the cream cheese with roasted red peppers and a small bit of heavy cream and then added it to the chicken stock. After adding the spinach, garlic, tortellini and 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese, I added shrimp and bacon. OMG is this GOOD!!
Sounds delish, Tramel! I’ll try it this way too!
This was delicious, I may add seasoning next time, crushed red pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning! Really easy recipe, thanks for sharing!
Thanks, Crissy!
Just made this today! I have it baking and i am soo excited to eat it!
That’s great! Enjoy it, Wendy!!!
Thank U for this tasty treat!!! My family keeps asking me to make it again.
Yay!!! Thanks for sharing, Lisa!
Have you ever tried to premake this and then freeze it?
Hi Julie! I’ve never tried doing that, and I don’t think it would work well. Hope you’ll give this a try!
Could this recipe work with just a creamy Alfredo sauce, I am unable to eat cream cheese. Has anyone tried it?
I haven’t tried it with creamy Alfredo sauce, but I think it should work fine. Let me know if you give it a try, Kolbi!
Oh man! You are speaking my language today. CHEESE! This looks phenomenal! And fast. WIN!
Thank you, Karen!
I love Tortellini any kind don’t make a bit of difference with me. I made this recipe today and boy was it good. I cooked my chicken breast first and then I followed your directions. Thanks for sharing thus scrupulous recipe.
Thank you so much, Sheretta! Comments like yours keep me going!
Cannot. Stop. Drooling. Seriously, all that cheesy, creamy goodness looks unreal. I cannot WAIT to share this one with the fam!
Aww. Thank you for such a nice comment, Karly! Hope you’ll give this a try!
30 minute meals are the best for busy weeknights!!
I agree, Kathryn! I am always on a lookout for quick dinner recipes.
So creamy and cheesy! Love all that spinach.
Thanks, Tara!
Oh My the amount of cheese in the pictures is making me really hungry although I just had dinner now haha. Beautiful dish! I love Spinach tortellini!
Thank you so much, Diana!
Cheese tortellini with cheese and more cheese? You’re talking strait to my tummy!
That’s right, Melissa! It’s all about cheese! 😉
Ooooh , that ooey gooey cheese!! Looks seriously good. Must get some in my belly.
Haha! Thanks Kylee! My belly is craving for more!