Description
Creamy Chicken Tortellini with Veggies is a comforting dish that combines tender tortellini, juicy chicken, and vibrant vegetables in a rich, velvety sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe is quick to prepare and easily customizable. Each bite is a delightful burst of flavor that warms the heart and satisfies the palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 12 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 cup mixed veggies (bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken breasts and cook until golden brown and fully cooked (165°F), about 6-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and mixed veggies; sauté for about 5 minutes until veggies soften.
- Add tortellini, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the skillet. Stir gently until combined; cook until tortellini float to the top.
- Sprinkle in Italian seasoning and Parmesan cheese; stir continuously until the sauce thickens slightly (about 3 minutes).
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 110mg