Description
This rich and creamy tortellini dish features tender chicken, a velvety garlic-Parmesan sauce, and cheese-filled pasta, all made in just 35 minutes!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup chicken broth
Herbs & Seasonings
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ½ cup sautéed mushrooms
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Chicken
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced chicken, season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Step 2: Cook the Tortellini
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions.
- Drain and set aside.
Step 3: Make the Garlic Parmesan Sauce
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream, whisking continuously.
Step 4: Melt the Parmesan Cheese
- Slowly add grated Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Adjust consistency by adding a splash of chicken broth or milk if needed.
Step 5: Combine & Serve
- Return chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.
- Add the tortellini, tossing to combine.
- Simmer for 2 minutes, then garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley.
Step 6: Enjoy!
Serve immediately with garlic bread or a side salad for a complete meal.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of white wine before the broth.
- To make it lighter, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Add more spice with extra crushed red pepper flakes.
- Make it vegetarian by skipping the chicken and using vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550-700 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g