Description
Indulge in a comforting and flavorful dish with this Creamy Garlic Parmesan Tortellini recipe. Tender chicken, cheese-filled tortellini, and fresh broccoli are coated in a rich and creamy Parmesan sauce with a hint of garlic. This Italian-inspired meal is easy to make and perfect for a satisfying family dinner.
Ingredients
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For the Tortellini:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
- 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
For the Sauce:
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Boil a large pot of salted water and cook tortellini according to package directions. Add broccoli in the last 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper. Sauté in olive oil until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: Sauté garlic in the skillet. Add broth and cream. Stir in Parmesan, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken, tortellini, and broccoli to the skillet. Toss in the sauce. Heat through and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken or frozen broccoli as alternatives.
- Enhance with spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
