Trattoria Tortellini

I had gotten a cookbook for free at my local grocery store with a purchase of some cream cheese, so I figured I'd look through it first to see if it made sense to get it...sure enough, this is yet another cookbook that we use often! I've added chicken to this meal for some protein and it makes it even better!

Here's the recipe: Trattoria Tortellini with Chicken

18 ounces refrigerated three-cheese tortellini, uncooked
1 cup milk
4 ounces Philadelphia cream cheese, cubed
6 tablespoons shredded or grated Parmesan Cheese
1/4 teaspoon black pepper or to taste
6 ounces baby spinach leaves (I always add more, because it's good for you!)
1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1 pound of chicken, cut into bite size pieces and cooked

Cook chicken in a skillet with some olive oil. Set aside.
Cook pasta as directed on package.
Meanwhile, cook milk and cream cheese in a large skillet on medium heat until cream cheese in melted and mixture is well blended, stirring occasionally. Stir in Parmesan and pepper. Add spinach; mix well.
Drain pasta. Add to spinach mixture with chicken and tomatoes; mix lightly.

Notes: Add 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes for an added kick!