Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tortellini
Delight in this creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tortellini recipe packed with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners—try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Searing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- Cheese tortellini
- Chicken breast
- Fresh broccoli
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic cloves
- Butter
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water until al dente, reserving some pasta water.
- Steam the broccoli until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then whisk in heavy cream to create a smooth sauce.
- Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Combine seared chicken, cooked tortellini, and steamed broccoli in the skillet until well coated with the sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg