Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this creamy garlic parmesan tortellini dish, complete with tender chicken, vibrant broccoli, and a decadent sauce that will have your taste buds singing. Perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Tortellini:
- 1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Broccoli:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Boil salted water, cook tortellini, then drain.
- Prepare Broccoli: Steam or blanch broccoli until tender.
- Cook Chicken: Sauté seasoned chicken until golden and cooked through.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, add chicken broth and cream, then whisk in Parmesan until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken, tortellini, and broccoli to sauce, simmer briefly.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of garlic bread or a fresh green salad.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the chicken and use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: Creamy, Garlic, Parmesan, Tortellini, Chicken, Broccoli, Pasta, Dinner
