Description
Garlic parmesan chicken tortellini brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen with creamy, cheesy goodness. Packed with bold flavors and simple ingredients, this dish delivers a satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 chicken breasts, bite-sized
- 1 cup Parmesan, freshly grated
Pasta and Vegetables:
- 12 ounces (340 grams) cheese tortellini
- 2 cups broccoli florets
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare tortellini in boiling water according to package instructions, with fresh pasta requiring 3-5 minutes and frozen variety needing 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Season chicken pieces with preferred herbs and spices. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then cook chicken until golden brown and thoroughly cooked, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Lower skillet temperature and add minced garlic, sautéing for one minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, allowing mixture to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
- Gradually incorporate grated Parmesan cheese into the sauce, stirring continuously until cheese melts completely and sauce becomes smooth and creamy.
- Introduce cooked chicken, broccoli florets, and prepared tortellini into the sauce. Gently toss ingredients to ensure even coating and thorough heating.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, or additional Parmesan as needed. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the dish for a vibrant finish and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Cooking Tortellini Timing matters for perfect texture. Fresh tortellini cooks faster than frozen, so watch carefully to avoid mushy pasta.
- Chicken Seasoning Experiment with different herbs like oregano, thyme, or Italian blend to enhance flavor profile and create personal twist.
- Sauce Consistency Control thickness by adjusting cream and broth ratio. Less liquid creates richer sauce, more creates lighter version for lighter meal.
- Dietary Adaptations Swap heavy cream for Greek yogurt or coconut milk to make dish lighter. Use gluten-free tortellini for celiac-friendly option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 140mg