Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tortellini, a delectable Italian-American dish that combines tender chicken, cheesy tortellini, and a rich garlic Parmesan sauce.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast (cubed)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
For the Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Additional:
- 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Boil water, cook tortellini per package instructions, drain, and set aside.
- Cook Chicken: Sauté chicken with seasonings until cooked; set aside.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, add butter, flour, milk, cream, and Parmesan; mix until thickened.
- Combine: Toss chicken and tortellini in the sauce; heat through.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and enjoy!
Notes
- Enhance with grilled or rotisserie chicken.
- Try adding spinach or sun-dried tomatoes for variety.
- Leftovers can be reheated with a splash of milk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
