Delight in the flavors of our Skillet Chicken Bake, a dish that seamlessly blends hearty pasta, savory cheese and tender chicken. Perfect for both intimate dinners and larger gatherings, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.

Start by preheating your oven to 400°F. On the stovetop, warm a touch of olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet. Add your diced chicken, seasoning it with salt, pepper and a mix of Italian herbs.

While the chicken sizzles, cook your tortellini to al dente perfection. Once done, they're ready to join the skillet party. Add in slices of pepperoni, fresh spinach and your chosen sauce, stirring to ensure every ingredient is well-coated and mingling.

But what's a bake without cheese? Sprinkle a generous amount over the top, letting it melt and bubble in the oven to create a golden, mouthwatering crust.

After a brief stint in the oven, your Skillet Chicken Bake is ready. Rich, flavorful and comforting, it's a dish that promises satisfaction with every bite.

Prep Time:  10 minutes   |    Cook Time:  20  minutes   |    Total Time:  30  minutes   |    Servings:  4

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon Priano  Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1¼ pounds  Kirkwood Never Any!  Chicken Breasts, diced
• 1 teaspoon  Stonemill  Iodized Salt
• ¾ teaspoon  Stonemill  Ground Black Pepper
• 1 teaspoon  Stonemill  Italian Seasoning
• ½ teaspoon  Stonemill  Crushed Red Pepper
• 9 ounces  Priano  Three Cheese Tortellini
• ¼ cup chopped  Mama Cozzi’s  Pizza Kitchen  Sliced Pepperoni
• 1 cup  Simply Nature  Organic Baby Spinach
• 1 cup  Simply Nature  Organic Marinara Sauce
• 1 cup  Happy Farms  Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Directions:       

1. Preheat oven to 400°. Heat oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Sauté chicken with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning and crushed red pepper for 10 minutes or until no pink remains.
2. Meanwhile, cook tortellini according to package instructions. Reserve.       
3. Stir pepperoni, spinach, sauce and tortellini into skillet.
4. Top with cheese and bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is golden brown.

Recipe Courtesy of Chef Alyssa, ALDI Test Kitchen