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Chicken Tortellini Alfredo
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Diet: Not Gluten Free
Description
Chicken Tortellini Alfredo is a creamy, cheesy pasta dish featuring tender chicken breast and cheese-filled tortellini enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce. Quick and easy to make, this comforting meal is perfect for weeknights and sure to please any crowd with its satisfying flavors and customizable options.
Ingredients
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Pasta and Protein
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Alfredo Sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Heat butter in a hot skillet and cook the chicken until golden and cooked through. Slice or cube the cooked chicken and set aside.
- Cook the Tortellini: Boil cheese tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Make the Alfredo Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and let it simmer gently. Whisk in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth.
- Combine All Ingredients: Add the cooked chicken and tortellini back into the skillet with the Alfredo sauce. Gently toss everything together to evenly coat with the creamy sauce.
- Final Seasoning and Garnish: Adjust salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley on top to brighten flavors and enhance presentation before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh Parmesan cheese for better melting and authentic flavor.
- Do not overcook tortellini; it should be al dente to avoid mushiness.
- Reserve some pasta water to loosen sauce if necessary.
- Pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Stir Alfredo sauce constantly to prevent curdling or sticking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg