One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini You’ll Love
This One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini is the perfect weeknight meal that is both delicious and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chicken tortellini
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 4 tablespoons garlic butter
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the garlic butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the red pepper flakes, then add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions.
- Pour in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stirring until combined.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding sautéed vegetables.
- This dish can be made with store-bought or homemade tortellini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: One-Pot Spicy Garlic Butter Chicken Tortellini, weeknight meal, easy dinner