Description
A rich and creamy garlic parmesan tortellini dish with tender chicken and fresh broccoli. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 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 red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken, salt, and black pepper. Cook until no longer pink, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, melt butter. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Stir in parmesan cheese until melted.
- Add broccoli and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Return chicken to the skillet and add cooked tortellini. Toss to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with red pepper flakes if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh tortellini for best texture.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more or less parmesan.
- Substitute spinach for broccoli if preferred.
- 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: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: creamy garlic parmesan tortellini, chicken broccoli pasta, easy tortellini recipe