Description
Indulge in the creamy and comforting flavors of Chicken Tortellini Alfredo with this easy-to-follow recipe. Tender cheese tortellini and juicy chicken breast pieces are coated in a rich Parmesan Alfredo sauce, creating a satisfying meal perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Cheese Tortellini:
1 pound cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
Chicken:
1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Sauce:
2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup heavy cream; ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning; chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Prepare tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, cook chicken pieces in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic in butter. Add cream, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook until the sauce thickens.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, add tortellini. Stir until well coated and heated through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Try using grilled or blackened chicken for extra flavor.
- Enhance the dish with sautéed mushrooms or spinach.
- Leftovers can be reheated with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
