Description
Succulent chicken breast, tender cheese tortellini, and a silky garlic-cream sauce come together in 30 minutes for a restaurant-quality, one-pan Italian-American comfort dish that’s easy and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 pound chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1 pound cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen; do not thaw frozen)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until browned and nearly cooked through (5-6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter to the pan. Sauté garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Pour in heavy cream, stirring constantly. Let the mixture simmer to reduce slightly (5-6 minutes).
Stir in cooked chicken and cheese tortellini (add frozen tortellini directly from the freezer). Cook 5-7 minutes until tortellini is tender and sauce is heated through.
Fold in grated parmesan cheese until a smooth, silky sauce forms. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use fresh garlic for optimal flavor.
For best results, do not thaw frozen tortellini before cooking.
Parmesan enhances umami; freshly grated is ideal.
Substitute nutritional yeast for a vegan-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving of 1.5 cups
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg