Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Creamy Chicken Tortellini in Garlic Parmesan Sauce, a dish that combines tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a rich garlic parmesan sauce. This delightful meal is not only quick to prepare—taking just 30 minutes—but also appeals to both kids and adults alike with its comforting flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe allows you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins, making it versatile and family-friendly. With a luxurious sauce that coats each piece of tortellini, you’ll find yourself going back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden brown (7-8 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2-3 minutes while scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in heavy cream, cream cheese, and Parmesan; mix until melted (about 5 minutes).
- Add Italian seasoning, sun-dried tomatoes, salt, and pepper; simmer for another 3-5 minutes.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain.
- Combine cooked chicken and tortellini with the sauce; toss well.
- Serve garnished with fresh basil or spinach if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg