Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tortellini
If you’re searching for a comforting dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, look no further than this Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tortellini. This delightful recipe features tender cheese tortellini enveloped in a rich, creamy garlic parmesan sauce, complemented by perfectly seared chicken and vibrant broccoli. Ready in just 35 minutes, it strikes the ideal balance between quick preparation and impressive presentation. Whether you’re serving it for a casual family dinner or hosting guests, this dish will surely win over hearts and appetites alike!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
- Cheese tortellini
- Chicken breast
- Fresh broccoli
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- Garlic cloves
- Butter
- Olive oil
Instructions
- Cook cheese tortellini according to package directions in salted boiling water; reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- Steam fresh broccoli florets until bright green and crisp-tender, then plunge into ice water and drain.
- Season chicken cubes with salt and pepper. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then whisk in heavy cream to form the sauce.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth; adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Combine cooked chicken, drained tortellini, and steamed broccoli with the sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (350g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg