Description
This Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tortellini is a creamy and flavorful pasta dish that combines tender cheese tortellini, juicy chicken, fresh broccoli, and a rich garlic Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Tortellini:
- 1 pound cheese tortellini
Chicken Breast:
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
Fresh Broccoli:
- 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
Heavy Cream:
- 1 cup heavy cream
Parmesan Cheese:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Garlic Cloves:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Butter:
- 2 tablespoons butter
Olive Oil:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining. Set aside.
- Prepare Broccoli: Steam broccoli florets for 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender. Immediately plunge into ice water to stop cooking, then drain and set aside.
- Sear Chicken: Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown on all sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned. Slowly pour in heavy cream, whisking constantly.
- Add Cheese: Remove skillet from heat and gradually whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If sauce is too thick, add reserved pasta water gradually.
- Combine Everything: Return chicken to skillet, add cooked tortellini and steamed broccoli. Gently toss everything together until well coated with sauce. Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese.
- 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: 690mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
Keywords: Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tortellini, Chicken Tortellini Recipe, Creamy Tortellini, Pasta with Garlic Parmesan Sauce
