Description
Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tortellini is a deliciously creamy pasta dish that combines tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and fresh broccoli all enveloped in a rich garlic parmesan sauce. This comforting meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special date nights, boasting bold flavors while being incredibly simple to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook the tortellini according to the package instructions (3-5 minutes for fresh; 8-10 minutes for frozen). Drain and set aside.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the diced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper until golden brown (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for about one minute. Add heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer for 2-3 minutes before stirring in grated Parmesan until melted.
- Add the cooked chicken, broccoli florets, and drained tortellini to the skillet. Toss until evenly coated in the sauce.
- Adjust seasoning as necessary; serve garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg