Description
A delicious one-pot meal featuring chicken breast and cheese tortellini in a spicy garlic butter sauce that’s quick to prepare and cleanup is easy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the cubed chicken to the pot and season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring it to a simmer.
- Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions until tender.
- Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
Notes
For added flavor, consider incorporating some spinach or vegetables like bell peppers. Adjust red pepper flakes based on your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, tortellini, one-pot meal, spicy, garlic, dinner