Description
A rich and creamy garlic parmesan tortellini dish with tender chicken and fresh broccoli for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb cheese tortellini
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp dried basil
- 1/4 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add broccoli florets and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken and tortellini to the skillet. Mix well.
- Season with salt, pepper, basil, and oregano. Cook for 1-2 minutes until heated through.
Notes
- Use pre-cooked chicken for a quicker meal.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: creamy garlic parmesan tortellini, chicken and broccoli pasta, easy tortellini recipe