Description
A recipe for chicken tortellini tossed in a creamy garlic sauce seasoned with Cajun spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the chicken pieces with Cajun seasoning.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Return the cooked chicken and drained tortellini to the skillet. Toss gently to coat everything in the sauce.
- Heat through for 1-2 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add chopped bell peppers or spinach for extra vegetables.
- Adjust the amount of Cajun seasoning based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 45
- Saturated Fat: 25
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 150
Keywords: Cajun chicken, tortellini, creamy garlic sauce, pasta, quick dinner