Three-Ingredient Chicken Sausage Tortellini Skillet

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A quick and simple skillet meal combining cheese tortellini, savory chicken sausage, and tangy marinara sauce that kids love. This Italian-inspired kid-friendly recipe, ready in about 15 minutes, pairs cheese tortellini, chicken sausage, marinara sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 12 oz cheese tortellini for 3-4 minutes until they float and are tender, then drain.
  2. Step 2: While tortellini cooks, heat a large skillet over medium heat and add 12 oz sliced chicken sausage. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sausage is browned and heated through.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 cup marinara sauce to the skillet with the sausage, stirring to combine, and cook for 2 minutes until the sauce is warmed and slightly thickened.
  4. Step 4: Add the drained tortellini to the skillet and gently toss everything together. Cook for an additional 1 minute to let flavors meld, then serve immediately.

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