Description
Creamy garlic parmesan tortellini with chicken is a rich and flavorful dish that combines tender pasta with a creamy sauce and succulent chicken.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 ounces tortellini
- 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions, then drain.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add cubed chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Add parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Combine tortellini with the sauce and chicken, mixing well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked chicken for quicker preparation.
- Adjust the amount of garlic based on your preference.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: creamy garlic parmesan tortellini with chicken