Description
A quick recipe for creamy chicken alfredo tortellini flavored with garlic butter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked tortellini to the skillet. Toss to coat everything in the sauce.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- You can add a handful of fresh spinach during the last minute of cooking for extra greens.
- Use pre-cooked chicken for a faster preparation time.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 750
- Fat: 45
- Saturated Fat: 25
- Unsaturated Fat: 20
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 38
- Cholesterol: 180
Keywords: chicken alfredo, tortellini, garlic butter, pasta, creamy chicken