Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tortellini is a creamy and flavorful pasta dish that comes together easily for a satisfying meal. Tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce make this a family favorite.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Sauce:
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Additional:
- 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Additional Parmesan for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, season chicken with salt and pepper, cook until golden and cooked through, then set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in the skillet, add cream, Parmesan, seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Cook the Tortellini: Add tortellini to the sauce and cook until tender. Return chicken to the skillet and heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quicker option.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Enhance with spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
