Garlic Parmesan Chicken Tortellini
An easy and delicious dish featuring tender chicken, creamy sauce, and cheesy tortellini, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 2 pieces chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese Use freshly grated for best flavor
- 2 cups broccoli florets Cook until bright green and tender-crisp
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Cook tortellini according to package directions, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water before draining.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until cooked through, then remove and set aside.
- Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic to the skillet, and sauté until fragrant.
- Add broccoli florets and cook until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Gradually stir in Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy. Add reserved pasta water if needed.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet and stir to coat.
- Add the drained tortellini to the skillet and toss gently to combine and heat through.
Serving
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop, adding a splash of cream or broth if needed to loosen the sauce. Feel free to customize with other vegetables or spices.