chicken tortellini alfredo
Chicken tortellini alfredo is rich, creamy, and packed with flavor—perfect for cozy weeknight meals in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 package 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Season diced chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté garlic for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Add cheese tortellini and cook for 5–6 minutes until tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and return the chicken to the skillet.
- Simmer for 2–3 more minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and serve immediately.