Creamy Cajun Chicken Tortellini: A Flavorful Dinner Winner!
Cajun chicken tortellini brings bold spice and creamy comfort together in one easy skillet meal—ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 package 9 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Toss diced chicken with Cajun seasoning until evenly coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream; bring to a simmer.
- Add tortellini and cook for 5–6 minutes, or until tender.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese and return chicken to the skillet. Add cherry tomatoes if using.
- Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.