Description
Garlic Butter Chicken Alfredo Tortellini is a creamy, flavorful dish that brings comfort to your table. With tender tortellini enveloped in a rich garlic butter sauce, this recipe is perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special gatherings. Enjoy the delightful combination of chicken and aromatic garlic that will have everyone asking for seconds. Indulge in a meal that’s not only satisfying but also creates lasting memories around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pack (10-12 oz) refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1.25 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (divided)
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini & Sear Chicken: Boil tortellini for 2 to 3 mins until al dente; drain. In a skillet, melt 1 tbsp butter with olive oil over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and herbs; sear for 5 to 6 mins until cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- Make Garlic Alfredo Sauce: Melt remaining 2 tbsp butter in skillet over medium-low heat and sauté garlic for 1 min. Add cream and chicken broth; simmer 2 mins. Remove from direct heat and whisk in Parmesan cheese until silky smooth.
- Toss Together: Fold cooked tortellini and seared chicken into the warm sauce and simmer gently for 1 to 2 mins until thoroughly coated.
- Garnish & Serve: Top with extra grated Parmesan, black pepper, and fresh parsley, and serve warm immediately!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 110mg